2017-15524. Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, 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 Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.

    SUMMARY:

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., 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 three years as of February 15, 2017.

    DATES:

    Intertek USA, Inc. was accredited and approved as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of February 15, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2020.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Dr. Justin Shey, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-344-1060.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 4702 Westway Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78408, 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. Intertek USA, Inc. is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):

    API ChaptersTitle
    3Tank Gauging.
    7Temperature Determination.
    8Sampling.
    12Calculations.
    17Maritime Measurement.

    Intertek USA, 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):

    CBPL No.ASTMTitle
    27-01D 287Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method).
    27-02D 1298Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method.
    27-03D 4006Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation.
    27-04D 95Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation.
    27-05D 4928Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.
    27-06D 473Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
    27-08D 86Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure.
    27-11D 445Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity).
    27-13D 4294Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
    27-46D 5002Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer.
    27-48D 4052Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.
    27-58D 5191Standard 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 CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please reference the Web site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. http://www.cbp.gov/​about/​labs-scientific/​commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.

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    Dated: July 13, 2017.

    Ira S. Reese,

    Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.

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    [FR Doc. 2017-15524 Filed 7-24-17; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 9111-14-P

Document Information

Published:
07/25/2017
Department:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.
Document Number:
2017-15524
Dates:
Intertek USA, Inc. was accredited and approved as a commercial gauger and laboratory as of February 15, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2020.
Pages:
34546-34547 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2017-15524.pdf