Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 21787-21788 [2018-10021]

Download as PDF 21787 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 91 / Thursday, May 10, 2018 / Notices Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec LLC, 1350 Slater Rd., Unit 9, Ferndale, WA 98248, 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 LLC is approved for the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBPL No. D1298. 27–05 .............. 27–13 .............. D4928. D4294. 27–48 .............. 3 ............. 7 ............. 8 ............. 11 ........... 12 ........... 17 ........... Title Tank gauging. Temperature determination. Sampling. Physical Properties Data. Calculations. Maritime measurement. D4052. 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 Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. 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. Dated: April 30, 2018. Dave Fluty, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. 2018–10022 Filed 5–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P CBPL No. ASTM D–445 27–48 .............. 27–50 .............. N/A .................. ASTM D–4052 ASTM D–93 ASTM D–92 16:29 May 09, 2018 Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that SGS North America, Inc., 15602 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products set forth by the American Petroleum Institute (API): SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 19, 2016. DATES: The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 19, 2016. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2019. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060. SUMMARY: ASTM 27–11 .............. AmSpec 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 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 website listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. https://www.cbp.gov/about/labsscientific/commercial-gaugers-andlaboratories daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES API chapters ASTM 27–02 .............. VerDate Sep<11>2014 gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): API chapters Title 3 ............. 7 ............. 8 ............. 12 ........... 14 ........... 17 ........... Tank gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Natural Gas Fluids Measurement. Maritime Measurements. SGS North America, 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): Title Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculations of dynamic viscosity). 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 Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester. Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1 21788 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 91 / Thursday, May 10, 2018 / Notices 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 cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the website 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: May 2, 2018. Dave Fluty, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2018–10021 Filed 5–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2018–0018] The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; notice of an open federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) will meet Thursday, June 14, 2018, in Washington, DC. This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The NIAC will meet on Thursday, June 14, 2018, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The meeting may close early if the committee has completed its business. For additional information, please consult the NIAC website, www.dhs.gov/NIAC, or contact the NIAC Secretariat by phone at (703) 235–2888 or by email at NIAC@hq.dhs.gov. ADDRESSES: 1331 F Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Members of the public will register at the registration table prior to entering the meeting room. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as possible. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 May 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 Members of the public are invited to provide comments on issues to be considered by the NIAC mentioned in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 7, 2018, in order to be considered by the Council in its meeting. The comments must be identified by docket number DHS– 2018–0018, and may be submitted by any one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting written comments. • Email: NIAC@hq.dhs.gov. Include docket number DHS–2018–0018 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (703) 235–9707, ATTN: Ginger Norris. • Mail: Ginger Norris, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Mail Stop 0612, Washington, DC 20598–0607. Instructions: All written submissions must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and docket number DHS–2018–0018. Written comments will be posted without alteration at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or comments received by the NIAC, go to www.regulations.gov. Enter ‘‘NIAC’’ in the search line and the website will list all relevant documents for your review. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide oral comments on the topics on the meeting agenda below, and on any previous studies issued by the NIAC. We request that comments be limited to the issues and studies listed in the meeting agenda and previous NIAC studies. All previous NIAC studies can be located at www.dhs.gov/NIAC. Public comments may be submitted in writing or presented in person for the Council to consider. Comments for discussion during the NIAC meeting can be received on or after Thursday, June 7, 2018, no later than one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be added as part of the subsuquent meeting minutes. Inperson presentations will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than 15 minutes for all speakers. Parties interested in making in-person comments should register on the Public Comment Registration list available at the entrance to the meeting location prior to the beginning of the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ginger Norris, NIAC Designated Federal Officer, Department of Homeland PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Security, 202–441–5885, ginger.norris@ hq.dhs.gov. Notice of this meeting is given under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix. The NIAC shall provide the President, through the Secretary of Homeland Security, with advice on the security and resilience of the Nation’s critical infrastructure sectors. The NIAC will meet to discuss issues relevant to critical infrastructure security and resilience, as directed by the President. The Council will discuss future taskings and host a cross-sector panel discussion about various risks facing critical infrastructure. All powerpoint presentations will be posted prior to the meeting on the Council’s public web page; www.dhs.gov/NIAC. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda I. Opening of Meeting II. Roll Call of Members III. Opening Remarks and Introductions IV. Approval of November 2017 Meeting Minutes V. Long Duration Power Outage Scoping Study VI. Public Comment VII. Discussion of New NIAC Business VIII. Closing Remarks IX. Adjournment Deirdre Gallop-Anderson, Alternate Designated Federal Officer for the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. [FR Doc. 2018–09946 Filed 5–9–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Intent To Request Revision From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: TSA Claims Application Transportation Security Administration, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652–0039, abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for a revision in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 91 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21787-21788]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10021]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a 
Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, 
Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS 
North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test 
petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next 
three years as of May 19, 2016.

DATES: The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as 
commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on May 19, 2016. The 
next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for May 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and 
Scientific Services, 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 SGS North America, Inc., 15602 
Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, has been approved to gauge and 
accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs 
purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 
151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is approved for the following gauging 
procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products set forth by 
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.
14................................  Natural Gas Fluids Measurement.
17................................  Maritime Measurements.
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    SGS North America, 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):

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       CBPL No.                  ASTM                     Title
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27-11.................  ASTM D-445              Standard test method for
                                                 kinematic viscosity of
                                                 transparent and opaque
                                                 liquids (and
                                                 calculations of dynamic
                                                 viscosity).
27-48.................  ASTM D-4052             Standard test method for
                                                 density and relative
                                                 density of liquids by
                                                 digital density meter.
27-50.................  ASTM D-93               Standard Test Methods
                                                 for Flash-Point by
                                                 Pensky-Martens Closed
                                                 Cup Tester.
N/A...................  ASTM D-92               Standard Test Method for
                                                 Flash and Fire Points
                                                 by Cleveland Open Cup
                                                 Tester.
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    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 [email protected]. Please 
reference the website 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: May 2, 2018.
Dave Fluty,
 Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2018-10021 Filed 5-9-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9111-14-P


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