79 FR 118 pgs. 35182-35183 - Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory
Type: NOTICEVolume: 79Number: 118Pages: 35182 - 35183
Pages: 35182, 35183FR document: [FR Doc. 2014-14344 Filed 6-18-14; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory
AGENCY:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION:
Notice of accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial laboratory.
SUMMARY:
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of October 30, 2013.
DATES:
Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on October 30, 2013. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for October 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Approved Gauger and Accredited Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-344-1060.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, that Intertek USA, Inc., 1114 Seaco Dr., Deer Park, TX 77536, has been accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. 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):
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| CBPL No. | ASTM | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 27-01 | ASTM D-287 | Standard Test Method for API Gravity of crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method). |
| 27-02 | ASTM D-1298 | Standard Practice for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Meter. |
| 27-03 | ASTM D-4006 | Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. |
| 27-04 | ASTM D-95 | Standard test method for water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by distillation. |
| 27-05 | ASTM D-4928 | Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. |
| 27-06 | ASTM D-473 | Standard test method for sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by the extraction method. |
| 27-07 | ASTM D-4807 | Standard test method for sediment in crude oil by membrane filtration. |
| 27-08 | ASTM D-86 | Standard test method for distillation of petroleum products. |
| 27-10 | ASTM D-323 | Standard test method for vapor pressure of petroleum products. (Reid Method). |
| 27-11 | ASTM D-445 | Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculations of dynamic viscosity). |
| 27-13 | ASTM D-4294 | Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. |
| 27-14 | ASTM D-2622 | Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products(X-Ray Spectrographic Methods). |
| 27-46 | ASTM D-5002 | Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer. |
| 27-48 | ASTM D-4052 | Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter. |
| 27-54 | ASTM D-1796 | 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 should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test this entity is accredited 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
Dated: June 11, 2014.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2014-14344 Filed 6-18-14; 8:45 am]
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