Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory, 66865-66866 [2023-21219]

Download as PDF 66865 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 187 / Thursday, September 28, 2023 / Notices ESTIMATED TOTAL BURDEN FOR 988 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS MONITORING PROGRAM Number of respondents SAMHSA tool Tribal Govt: Semi Annual Progress Report ....................................................... Tribal Govt: Monthly Meeting Agenda ..... Tribal Govt: Quality Improvement Plan ... State/Territory: Monthly Key Metrics ....... State/Territory: Quarterly Report Template ...................................................... State/Territory: Programmatic QI Plan (Annual Collection) ............................... State/Territory: Monthly Meeting Call Agenda ................................................. State/Territory: Chat and Text Report (Annual Collection) ............................... State/Territory: Communications Plan (Annual Collection) ............................... State/Territory: Sustainability Plan (Annual Collection) ..................................... State/Territory: Mobile Crisis and 988– 911 reports (Annual Collection) ........... Crisis Center Data Reporting Elements .. Crisis Center Monthly Agenda Template Instrument 1: Lifeline Key Metrics (Monthly) ............................................... Instrument 2: Monthly Progress Reports Total .................................................. Responses per respondent Total responses Total hour burden Hours per response Hourly wage cost Total hour cost 25 25 25 54 2 12 1 12 50 300 25 648 2 1 2 1 100 300 50 648 $26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 $2,600.00 7,800.00 1,300.00 16,848.00 54 3 162 2 324 26.00 8,424.00 54 1 54 2 108 26.00 2,808.00 54 12 648 1 648 26.00 16,848.00 54 1 54 1 54 26.00 1,404.00 54 1 54 1 54 26.00 1,404.00 54 1 54 2 108 26.00 2,808.00 54 10 10 1 1 1 54 10 10 6 2 2 324 20 20 26.00 26.00 26.00 8,424.00 520.00 520.00 1 1 12 12 12 12 11.50 4 138 48 26.00 i 26.00 3,588.00 1,248.00 529 73 2,147 .................... 2,944 .................... 76,544.00 1 The hourly wage of $26.00 was calculated based on rounding a $25.94 hourly wage based on the Occupational Employment and Wages, Mean Hourly Wage rate for Community and Social Service Occupations (https://www.bls.gov). Written comments and recommendations for Send comments to Carlos Graham, SAMHSA Reports Clearance Officer, 5600 Fisher Lane, Room 15E57A, Rockville, MD 20852 OR email him a copy at samhsapra@ samhsa.hhs.gov. Written comments should be received by November 27, 2023. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec, LLC (Cape Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, 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 3, 2022. DATES: AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 3, 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, 191 Center Street, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, has been approved to gauge 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, Carlos Graham, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–21166 Filed 9–27–23; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 4162–20–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Canaveral, FL) as a commercial gauger and laboratory. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Sep 27, 2023 Jkt 259001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 3, 2022.1 AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) 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, LLC (Cape Canaveral, 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): 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 66866 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 27–50 27–53 27–54 27–58 D4052 D93 D2709 D1796 D5191 ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. Title Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method). 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 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 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. 2023–21219 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 (Texas City, TX) 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 (Texas City, TX) as a commercial gauger and laboratory. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec, LLC (Texas City, 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 August 3, 2022. DATES: AmSpec, LLC (Texas City, TX) was approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 3, 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– SUMMARY: ASTM 27–03 ................. 27–04 ................. 27–05 ................. D4006 D95 D4928 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, 3208 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590, 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 3, 2022.1 AmSpec, LLC (Texas City, TX) 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, LLC (Texas City, 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 Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. 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. 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 00071 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 66865-66866]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21219]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, 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 (Cape 
Canaveral, FL) as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that 
AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, 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 3, 2022.

DATES: AmSpec, LLC (Cape Canaveral, FL) was approved and accredited as 
a commercial gauger and laboratory as of August 3, 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, 191 Center Street, Cape 
Canaveral, FL 32920, 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 3, 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 (Cape Canaveral, 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 (Cape Canaveral, 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):

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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).
27-02..................  D1298          Standard Test Method for
                                         Density, Relative Density
                                         (Specific Gravity), or API
                                         Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
                                         Liquid Petroleum Products by
                                         Hydrometer Method.
27-03..................  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.
27-08..................  D86            Standard Test Method for
                                         Distillation of Petroleum
                                         Products at Atmospheric
                                         Pressure.
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.
27-14..................  D2622          Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                         in Petroleum Products by
                                         Wavelength 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.
27-53..................  D2709          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Middle
                                         Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge.
27-54..................  D1796          Standard Test Method for Water
                                         and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
                                         the Centrifuge Method.
27-58..................  D5191          Standard Test Method for Vapor
                                         Pressure of Petroleum Products
                                         (Mini Method).
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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. 2023-21219 Filed 9-27-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P

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