Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 66023-66024 [2023-20846]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2023 / Notices CBPL No. ASTM 27–48 ................. 27–53 ................. 27–54 ................. N/A ..................... D4052 D2709 D1796 D4007 Title Standard Standard Standard Standard Test Test Test Test Method Method Method Method 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 James D. Sweet, Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2023–20855 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Approval of WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a commercial gauger. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of December 16, 2021. DATES: WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger as of December 16, 2021. The next inspection date will be scheduled for December 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1501– lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 66023 19:00 Sep 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 for for for for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. Water and Sediment in Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge. Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). A North, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 19 CFR 151.13, that WFR Metering, Inc. 450 Gears Road, Ste 105, Houston, TX 77067 has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13 as of December 16, 2021.1 WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): U.S. Customs and Border Protection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: API chapter 8 ............. Sampling. James D. Sweet, Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2023–20872 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P 1 As a result of the SARS–CoV–2 (COVID–19) pandemic, Laboratories and Scientific Services implemented a one-time quadrennial timeframe for reoccurring audits originally scheduled to take place in 2020, 2021, and 2022. This postponed the scheduled deadline for audits and the payment of reaccreditation or reapproval fees by one year, after which audits will return to a triennial schedule. See 19 U.S.C. 1499; Presidential Proclamation 9994, 85 FR 15337 (March 13, 2020); Executive Order 13924, 85 FR 31353 (May 19, 2020); and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, COVID–19 Laboratory and Gauger Postponement Letter (May 26, 2021), https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/covid-19gauger-postponement-letter. Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX), as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) 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 four years as of July 28, 2021. DATES: Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of July 28, 2021. The next inspection date will be scheduled for July 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Allison Blair, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 4150 Interwood South Parkway, Houston, TX 77032, tel. 281–560–2900. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc., 16025–C Jacintoport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77015, 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 as of July 28, 2021.1 SUMMARY: Title Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is 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 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/labs-scientific/ commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories. PO 00000 Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory 1 As a result of the SARS–CoV–2 (COVID–19) pandemic, Laboratories and Scientific Services implemented a one-time quadrennial timeframe for reoccurring audits originally scheduled to take place in 2020, 2021, and 2022. This postponed the scheduled deadline for audits and the payment of reaccreditation or reapproval fees by one year, after which audits will return to a triennial schedule. See 19 U.S.C. 1499; Presidential Proclamation 9994, 85 E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM Continued 26SEN1 66024 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 26, 2023 / Notices Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): CBPL No. 27–01 27–03 27–04 27–06 27–11 Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Marine Measurement. D287 D4006 D95 D473 D445 27–13 ................. D4294 27–48 ................. 27–50 ................. 27–54 ................. D4052 D93 D1796 Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) 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 (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 Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. 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 Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). 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 (281) 560–2900. 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 James D. Sweet, Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services. [FR Doc. 2023–20846 Filed 9–25–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 3 ............. 7 ............. 8 ............. 12 ........... 17 ........... Title ASTM ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. FR 15337 (March 13, 2020); Executive Order 13924, 85 FR 31353 (May 19, 2020); and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, COVID–19 Laboratory and Gauger Postponement Letter (May 26, 2021), https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/covid-19gauger-postponement-letter. VerDate Sep<11>2014 API chapters 18:18 Sep 25, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Approval of Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) as a Commercial Gauger U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of approval of Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA), as a commercial gauger. AGENCY: that Laboratory Service, Inc., 1084 West Lathrop, Savannah, GA 31415, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13 as of October 6, 2021.1 Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): API chapters Title Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of October 6, 2021. DATES: Laboratory Service, Inc. (Savannah, GA) was approved as a commercial gauger as of October 6, 2021. The next inspection date will be scheduled for October 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1501– A North, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger services should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific gauger service this entity is 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/labs- 1 As a result of the SARS–CoV–2 (COVID–19) pandemic, Laboratories and Scientific Services implemented a one-time quadrennial timeframe for reoccurring audits originally scheduled to take place in 2020, 2021, and 2022. This postponed the scheduled deadline for audits and the payment of reaccreditation or reapproval fees by one year, after which audits will return to a triennial schedule. See 19 U.S.C. 1499; Presidential Proclamation 9994, 85 FR 15337 (March 13, 2020); Executive Order 13924, 85 FR 31353 (May 19, 2020); and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, COVID–19 Laboratory and Gauger Postponement Letter (May 26, 2021), https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/covid-19gauger-postponement-letter. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3 ............. 7 ............. 17 ........... E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Marine Measurement. 26SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66023-66024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20846]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and 
Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Bureau Veritas 
Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX), as a commercial gauger and 
laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) 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 four years as of July 28, 2021.

DATES: Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) was 
approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of 
July 28, 2021. The next inspection date will be scheduled for July 
2025.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Allison Blair, Laboratories and 
Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 4150 Interwood 
South Parkway, Houston, TX 77032, tel. 281-560-2900.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 
151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, 
Inc., 16025-C Jacintoport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77015, 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 as of July 28, 2021.\1\
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    \1\ As a result of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, 
Laboratories and Scientific Services implemented a one-time 
quadrennial timeframe for reoccurring audits originally scheduled to 
take place in 2020, 2021, and 2022. This postponed the scheduled 
deadline for audits and the payment of reaccreditation or reapproval 
fees by one year, after which audits will return to a triennial 
schedule. See 19 U.S.C. 1499; Presidential Proclamation 9994, 85 FR 
15337 (March 13, 2020); Executive Order 13924, 85 FR 31353 (May 19, 
2020); and U.S. Customs & Border Protection, COVID-19 Laboratory and 
Gauger Postponement Letter (May 26, 2021), https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/covid-19-gauger-postponement-letter.

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    Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) 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........................................  Marine Measurement.
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    Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Houston, TX) 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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27-01..................  D287           Standard Test Method for API
                                         Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                         Petroleum Products (Hydrometer
                                         Method).
27-03..................  D4006          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         in Crude Oil by Distillation.
27-04..................  D95            Standard Test Method for Water
                                         in Petroleum Products and
                                         Bituminous Materials by
                                         Distillation.
27-06..................  D473           Standard Test Method for
                                         Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel
                                         Oils by the Extraction Method.
27-11..................  D445           Standard Test Method for
                                         Kinematic Viscosity of
                                         Transparent and Opaque Liquids
                                         (and Calculation of Dynamic
                                         Viscosity).
27-13..................  D4294          Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                         in Petroleum and Petroleum
                                         Products by Energy Dispersive X-
                                         ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
27-48..................  D4052          Standard Test Method for Density
                                         and Relative Density of Liquids
                                         by Digital Density Meter.
27-50..................  D93            Standard Test Methods for Flash-
                                         Point by Pensky-Martens Closed
                                         Cup Tester.
27-54..................  D1796          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
                                         the Centrifuge Method
                                         (Laboratory Procedure).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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 (281) 
560-2900. 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

James D. Sweet,
Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2023-20846 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P

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