Approval of WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial Gauger, 66023 [2023-20872]

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

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 66023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20872]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Approval of WFR Metering, Inc. (Houston, TX) as a Commercial 
Gauger

AGENCY: 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.

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SUMMARY: 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-A North, Washington, DC 20229, 
tel. 202-344-1060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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\
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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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    WFR Metering, 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  chapter                             Title
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8.........................................  Sampling.
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    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 
[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 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2023-20872 Filed 9-25-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P


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