Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 66875-66876 [2023-21208]

Download as PDF 66875 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices CBPL No. ASTM 27–01 ................. 27–02 ................. D287 D1298 27–03 27–04 27–06 27–08 27–11 ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. D4006 D95 D473 D86 D445 27–13 ................. D4294 27–14 ................. D2622 27–48 ................. 27–54 ................. D4052 D1796 Title Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method). Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, 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 Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction 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 Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. 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. 2023–21205 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 CBPL No. 27–03 27–04 27–05 27–06 27–07 27–13 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA), 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. (Benicia, CA), as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) 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 March 29, 2022. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) was accredited and approved, as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of March 29, 2022. The next inspection date will be scheduled for March 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1501– SUMMARY: ASTM ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. D4006 D95 D4928 D473 D4807 D4294 27–46 ................. D5002 A North, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 6050 Egret Ct., Benicia, CA 94510 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 March 29, 2022.1 Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: API chapters 3 ................... 7 ................... 8 ................... 12 ................. 17 ................. Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Marine Measurement. Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) 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 Standard Test Method Standard Test Method Standard Test Method Standard Test Method Standard Test Method Spectrometry. Standard Test Method 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 for for for for for for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Sediment in Crude Oil by Membrane Filtration. Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 66876 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices CBPL No. ASTM 27–48 ................. 27–54 ................. N/A ..................... D4052 D1796 D4007 Title Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil 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 (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. [FR Doc. 2023–21208 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) as a Commercial Gauger U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA), as a commercial gauger. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of April 14, 2022. DATES: Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) was approved as a commercial gauger as of April 14, 2022. The next inspection date will be scheduled for April 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1501–A North, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 scientific/commercial-gaugers-andlaboratories. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.13, that Coastal Gulf and International, 2104 South Southland Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737, 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 April 14, 2022.1 Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): James D. Sweet, Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: API chapters 3 ................... 7 ................... 8 ................... 12 ................. 17 ................. James D. Sweet, Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. SUMMARY: Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–344– 1060. Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Calculations. Marine Measurement. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [FR Doc. 2023–21207 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK) as a Commercial Gauger U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK) as a commercial gauger. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next four years as of July 8, 2022. DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Valdez, AK) was approved as a commercial gauger as of July 8, 2022. The next inspection date will be scheduled for July 2026. 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, that Intertek USA, Inc., 354 Fairbanks Street, Valdez, AK 99686, 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 July 8, 2022.1 SUMMARY: 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 E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66875-66876]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21208]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA), 
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. 
(Benicia, CA), as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) 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 March 29, 2022.

DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) was accredited and approved, as 
a commercial gauger and laboratory as of March 29, 2022. The next 
inspection date will be scheduled for March 2026.

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 
151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 6050 Egret Ct., 
Benicia, CA 94510 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 March 29, 2022.\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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    Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) 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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    Intertek USA, Inc. (Benicia, CA) 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
27-03..................  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.
27-05..................  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.
27-07..................  D4807          Standard Test Method for
                                         Sediment in Crude Oil by
                                         Membrane Filtration.
27-13..................  D4294          Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                         in Petroleum and Petroleum
                                         Products by Energy Dispersive X-
                                         ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
27-46..................  D5002          Standard Test Method for Density
                                         and Relative Density of Crude
                                         Oils by Digital Density
                                         Analyzer.

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27-48..................  D4052          Standard Test Method for Density
                                         and Relative Density of Liquids
                                         by Digital Density Meter.
27-54..................  D1796          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
                                         the Centrifuge Method
                                         (Laboratory Procedure).
N/A....................  D4007          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Crude Oil by
                                         the Centrifuge Method
                                         (Laboratory Procedure).
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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.

James D. Sweet,
Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2023-21208 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P

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