Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 66867-66868 [2023-21211]

Download as PDF 66867 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices CBPL No. ASTM 27–06 ................. 27–08 ................. 27–11 ................. D473 D86 D445 27–13 ................. D4294 27–14 ................. D2622 27–46 27–48 27–50 27–53 27–54 27–58 D5002 D4052 D93 D2709 D1796 D5191 ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. Title Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. 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 Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer. 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 Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method. Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini 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. 2023–21212 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 CBPL No. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL), 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 August 30, 2022. DATES: AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 30, 2022. The next inspection date will be scheduled for August 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. SUMMARY: ASTM 27–02 ................. D1298 27–04 27–06 27–08 27–11 D95 D473 D86 D445 ................. ................. ................. ................. Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec, LLC, 4370 Oakes Road, Suite #732, Davie, FL 33314, 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 August 30, 2022.1 AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) 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 ................... 11 ................. 12 ................. 17 ................. Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Physical Properties Data. Calculations. Maritime Measurement. AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) 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 uid Petroleum Products Standard Test Method for Standard Test Method for Standard Test Method for Standard Test Method for Viscosity). 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 Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liqby Hydrometer Method. Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. Distillation of Petroleum Products. Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic 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 00072 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 66868 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices CBPL No. ASTM 27–13 ................. D4294 27–48 ................. 27–54 ................. 27–57 ................. D4052 D1796 D7039 27–58 ................. D5191 Title 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 Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel by Monochromatic Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini 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. 2023–21211 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 CBPL No. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) 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 April 12, 2022. DATES: AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of April 12, 2022. The next inspection date will be scheduled for April 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 27–01 ................. 27–02 ................. D287 D1298 27–04 27–05 27–06 27–11 ................. ................. ................. ................. D95 D4928 D473 D445 27–13 ................. D4294 27–46 ................. N/A ..................... D5002 D4007 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 AmSpec Services, LLC, 5237 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL 36619, 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 April 12, 2022.1 AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): API chapters 3 ................... 7 ................... 8 ................... 11 ................. 12 ................. 17 ................. Title Tank Gauging. Temperature Determination. Sampling. Physical Properties Data. Calculations. Maritime Measurement. AmSpec Services, LLC (Mobile, AL) 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 Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method. Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. 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, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer. Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). 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 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 00073 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

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66867-66868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21211]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) as a 
Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) 
as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL), 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 
August 30, 2022.

DATES: AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) was approved and accredited as a 
commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 30, 2022. The next 
inspection date will be scheduled for August 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 AmSpec, LLC, 4370 Oakes Road, Suite 
#732, Davie, FL 33314, 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 August 30, 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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    AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) 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.
11..................................  Physical Properties Data.
12..................................  Calculations.
17..................................  Maritime Measurement.
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    AmSpec, LLC (Davie, FL) 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
27-02..................  D1298          Standard Test Method for
                                         Density, Relative Density
                                         (Specific Gravity), or API
                                         Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                         Liquid Petroleum Products by
                                         Hydrometer Method.
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.
27-08..................  D86            Standard Test Method for
                                         Distillation of Petroleum
                                         Products.
27-11..................  D445           Standard Test Method for
                                         Kinematic Viscosity of
                                         Transparent and Opaque Liquids
                                         (and Calculation of Dynamic
                                         Viscosity).

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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.
27-54..................  D1796          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
                                         the Centrifuge Method.
27-57..................  D7039          Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                         in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel by
                                         Monochromatic Wavelength
                                         Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence
                                         Spectrometry.
27-58..................  D5191          Standard Test Method For Vapor
                                         Pressure of Petroleum Products
                                         (Mini 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 [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. 2023-21211 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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