Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. Bayamón, PR, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 39611-39612 [2017-17568]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 160 / Monday, August 21, 2017 / Notices CBP is in the process of amending its regulations to allow for the electronic submission of the data elements required on CBP Form I–418. This form is provided for in 8 CFR 251.1 and 251.3. A copy of CBP Form I–418 can be found at https://www.cbp.gov/ newsroom/publications/forms?title=i418&=Apply. Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 79,337. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Hours: 79,337. Dated: August 16, 2017. Seth Renkema, Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2017–17596 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0019] Agency Information Collection Activities: Vessel Entrance or Clearance Statement U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. 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CBP Form 1300 was developed through agreement by the United Nations Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) in conjunction with the United States and various other countries. This form is authorized by 19 U.S.C. 1431, 1433, and 1434, and provided for by 19 CFR part 4, and accessible at https://www.cbp.gov/ newsroom/publications/ forms?title=1300. Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 12,000. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 22. Estimated Total Annual Responses: 264,000. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 132,000. Dated: August 16, 2017. Seth Renkema, Branch Chief, Economic Impact Analysis Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2017–17597 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of Intertek ´ USA, Inc. Bayamon, PR, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that ´ Intertek USA, Inc. Bayamon, PR, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 39612 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 160 / Monday, August 21, 2017 / Notices accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 27, 2016. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. was accredited and approved, as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of September 27, 2016. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for September 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500 N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344– 1060. CBPL No. ASTM 27–01 ............ 27–02 ............ D 287 D 1298 27–08 ............ 27–11 ............ D 86 D 445 27–13 ............ D 4294 27–48 ............ D 4052 D 2163 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 3 ................. 7 ................. 8 ................. 12 ............... 17 ............... Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Maritime Measurement. Intertek USA, Inc., 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): Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method). 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 Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure. Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity). 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 Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/ Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography. Dated: August 15, 2017. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2017–17568 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P 18:37 Aug 18, 2017 API chapters Title 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., Hwy 28 KM 2.0, Luchetti Industrial ´ Park, Bayamon, PR 00961, 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. Intertek USA, Inc., is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Jkt 241001 Unless we publish a notice in the Federal Register withdrawing this Fish and Wildlife Service action, we will implement the amenity [FWS–R4–R–2016–N141; FF04RKCL00–167– fees on February 20, 2018. 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We to implement amenity fees at Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge), will implement annual hunting and located in Kentucky, as authorized by fishing fees and special permit fees for the Federal Lands Recreation commercial recreational activities. Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801–6814; Under REA provisions, the Refuge will REA). Under REA provisions, the Refuge identify and post the specific fees. will identify and post the specific fees. DATES: Submit your written comments on this action no later than February 20, Planned Fees 2018. Please make your comments as Under section 3 of the REA, we will specific as possible and explain the implement the following fees at the basis for them. In addition, please include sufficient information with your Refuge: • A $15 annual hunting and fishing comments to allow us to authenticate permit for adults, and a $5.00 annual any scientific or commercial data you hunting and fishing permit for seniors. reference or provide. Such information There is no fee for youth under the age may lead to a final decision that differs of 16. from this proposal. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39611-39612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17568]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. Bayam[oacute]n, 
PR, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as 
a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
Intertek USA, Inc. Bayam[oacute]n, PR, has been approved to gauge 
petroleum and certain petroleum products and

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accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs 
purposes for the next three years as of September 27, 2016.

DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. was accredited and approved, as a commercial 
gauger and laboratory as of September 27, 2016. The next triennial 
inspection date will be scheduled for September 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and 
Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500 N, 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 Intertek USA, Inc., Hwy 28 KM 2.0, 
Luchetti Industrial Park, Bayam[oacute]n, PR 00961, 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. 
Intertek USA, Inc., is approved for the following gauging procedures 
for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American 
Petroleum Institute (API):

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           API  chapters                            Title
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3..................................  Tank Gauging.
7..................................  Temperature Determination.
8..................................  Sampling.
12.................................  Calculations.
17.................................  Maritime Measurement.
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    Intertek USA, Inc., 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
27-01.............  D 287               Standard Test Method for API
                                         Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                         Petroleum Products (Hydrometer
                                         Method).
27-02.............  D 1298              Standard Test Method for
                                         Density, Relative Density
                                         (Specific Gravity), or API
                                         Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                         Liquid Petroleum Products by
                                         Hydrometer Method.
27-08.............  D 86                Standard Test Method for
                                         Distillation of Petroleum
                                         Products at Atmospheric
                                         Pressure.
27-11.............  D 445               Standard Test Method for
                                         Kinematic Viscosity of
                                         Transparent and Opaque Liquids
                                         (and Calculation of Dynamic
                                         Viscosity).
27-13.............  D 4294              Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                         in Petroleum and Petroleum
                                         Products by Energy Dispersive X-
                                         ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
27-48.............  D 4052              Standard Test Method for Density
                                         and Relative Density of Liquids
                                         by Digital Density Meter.
                    D 2163              Standard Test Method for
                                         Determination of Hydrocarbons
                                         in Liquefied Petroleum (LP)
                                         Gases and Propane/Propene
                                         Mixtures by Gas Chromatography.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories

    Dated: August 15, 2017.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2017-17568 Filed 8-18-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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