Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 63783-63784 [2016-22304]

Download as PDF 63783 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2016 / Notices by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL) CBPL No. ASTM 27–01 ............ 27–02 ............ D287 D1298 27–03 27–04 27–05 27–06 27–08 27–11 27–13 ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ ............ D4006 D95 D4928 D473 D86 D445 D4294 27–48 ............ 27–50 ............ 27–58 ............ D4052 D93 D5191 Title Standard Test Method for API Gravity of crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products. Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method. Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester. Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses and gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test or gauger service this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. The inquiry may also be sent to CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/about/labsscientific/commercial-gaugers-andlaboratories. Dated: September 12, 2016. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2016–22322 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES CBPL No. 27–01 27–05 27–06 27–13 ............ ............ ............ ............ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of April 6, 2016. DATES: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on April 6, 2016. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger and Accredited Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 SUMMARY: ASTM D287 D4928 D473 D4294 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202– 344–1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec Services, LLC, 2310 Hwy 69N, Nederland, TX 77627, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): API chapters 3 ................... 7 ................... 8 ................... 12 ................. 17 ................. Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Maritime Measurement. AmSpec Services, LLC is accredited for the following laboratory analysis procedures and methods for petroleum and certain petroleum products set forth by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): Title Standard Test Method for API Gravity of crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products. Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. 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Dated: September 12, 2016. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2016–22304 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [Docket No. ICEB–2016–0001] Advisory Committee on Family Residential Centers Meeting Agenda The agenda for the Advisory Committee on Family Residential Centers meeting is as follows: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Advisory Committee on Family Residential Centers (ACFRC) will meet in Washington, DC to discuss ACFRC subcommittee reports and vote on potential recommendations. This meeting will be open to the public. Due to limited seating, individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person are required to register online at www.ice.gov/acfrc. 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Under the Secretary of DHS’s authority in Title 6, U.S.C., Section 451, this Committee is established in accordance with and operates under the provisions of the FACA. The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of DHS through the Assistant Secretary of ICE on matters concerning ICE’s family residential centers related to education, language services, detention management, medical treatment, and access to counsel. Written statements may be submitted to the ACFRC Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Statements should be no longer than two typewritten pages and address the following details: The issue, discussion, and recommended course of action. Additional information, including the agenda and electronic registration details, is available on the ACFRC Web site at www.ice.gov/acfrc. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Friday, October 7, 2016 (1) Welcome and Opening Remarks (2) Discussion of Subcommittee on Medical and Mental Health Report (3) Public Comment (4) Discussion of Subcommittee on Education (5) Public Comment (6) Lunch (7) Discussion of Subcommittee on Access to Counsel and Language Access Report (8) Public Comment (9) Committee Votes on Potential Recommendations (10) Closing Remarks (11) Adjourn The meeting agenda, Committee tasking, and all meeting documentation will be made available online at: www.ice.gov/acfrc. Alternatively, you may contact Mr. John Amaya as noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above. During public oral comment periods, speakers are requested to limit their comments to 2 minutes. Please note that the public comment period may end before the time indicated, following the last call for comments. Dated: September 13, 2016. Molly Stubbs, Supervisory Regulations Specialist, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63783-63784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22304]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a 
Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, 
as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
AmSpec Services, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of 
April 6, 2016.

DATES: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as 
commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on April 6, 2016. The 
next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger and Accredited 
Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 
1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-344-1060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 
151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec Services, LLC, 2310 Hwy 69N, 
Nederland, TX 77627, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is 
approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain 
petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
           API chapters                            Title
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3................................  Tank Gauging.
7................................  Temperature Determination.
8................................  Sampling.
12...............................  Calculations.
17...............................  Maritime Measurement.
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    AmSpec Services, LLC is accredited for the following laboratory 
analysis procedures and methods for petroleum and certain petroleum 
products set forth by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratory 
Methods (CBPL) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
        CBPL No.                 ASTM                   Title
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27-01...................  D287               Standard Test Method for
                                              API Gravity of crude
                                              Petroleum and Petroleum
                                              Products.
27-05...................  D4928              Standard Test Method for
                                              Water in Crude Oils by
                                              Coulometric Karl Fischer
                                              Titration.
27-06...................  D473               Standard Test Method for
                                              Sediment in Crude Oils and
                                              Fuel Oils by the
                                              Extraction Method.
27-13...................  D4294              Standard Test Method for
                                              Sulfur in Petroleum and
                                              Petroleum Products by
                                              Energy-Dispersive X-ray
                                              Fluorescence Spectrometry.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses 
and gauger services should request and receive written assurances from 
the entity that it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection to conduct the specific test or gauger service 
requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test or

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gauger service this entity is accredited or approved to perform may be 
directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 
344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. 
Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of 
CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.

    Dated: September 12, 2016.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-22304 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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