2014-17074. Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
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AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.
SUMMARY:
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 15, 2013.
DATES:
The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on August 15, 2013. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2016.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Approved Gauger and Accredited Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-344-1060.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that SGS North America, Inc., 15602 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products set forth by the American Petroleum Institute (API):
API Chapters Title 3 Tank gauging. 5 Metering. 7 Temperature Determination. 8 Sampling. 12 Calculations. 17 Maritime Measurements. SGS North America, Inc., 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):
Start Printed Page 42344CBPL No. ASTM Title 27-48 ASTM D-4052 Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter. 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 cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories.
http://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/gaulist_3.pdf
Start SignatureDated: July 14, 2014.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2014-17074 Filed 7-18-14; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 8/15/2013
- Published:
- 07/21/2014
- Department:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Action:
- Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.
- Document Number:
- 2014-17074
- Dates:
- The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on August 15, 2013. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2016.
- Pages:
- 42343-42344 (2 pages)
- PDF File:
- 2014-17074.pdf
- Supporting Documents:
- » Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
- » Accreditation and Approval of Commercial Gauger and Laboratory: SGS North America, Inc., Sulphur, LA
- » Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (East Alton, IL), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
- » Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger
- » Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
- » Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
- » Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger
- » Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger
- » Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
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