80 FR 32174 - Suspension of Altol Chemical and Environmental Laboratory as a Customs-Accredited Laboratory

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Altol Chemical and Environmental Laboratory has been suspended, pursuant to CBP regulations, from testing petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 32174]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13753]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Suspension of Altol Chemical and Environmental Laboratory as a 
Customs-Accredited Laboratory

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

ACTION: General notice of suspension of Altol Chemical and 
Environmental Laboratory as a Customs-accredited laboratory.

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SUMMARY: Altol Chemical and Environmental Laboratory has been 
suspended, pursuant to CBP regulations, from testing petroleum and 
petroleum products for customs purposes.

DATES: Effective Dates: Suspension effective June 5, 2015. Suspension 
will lift no earlier than September 3, 2015 and only after CBP auditors 
verify satisfactory compliance.

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: Pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, Altol Chemical 
and Environmental Laboratory, Sabanetas Industrial Park Building M-
1380, Ponce, PR 00715, has been suspended from testing petroleum and 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 19 CFR 151.12, specifically pursuant to 19 CFR 
151.12(k)(1)(ii)(D) for violation of 19 CFR 151.12(c)(5), for failure 
to maintain the obligations as a CBP Accredited Laboratory. The 
laboratory must undergo another CBP audit at the end of the suspension 
to ensure that all corrective actions have been addressed to CBP's 
satisfaction. The facility is directed to cease performing any Customs-
accredited functions during this time period. CBP reserves the right to 
inspect any aspect of Altol Chemical and Environmental Laboratory's 
regulatory obligations and operations during the suspension period.
    Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses 
for customs purposes after the 90 day suspension period 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 entity's CBP status 
or 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 [email protected]. 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

    Dated: June 1, 2015.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2015-13753 Filed 6-4-15; 8:45 am]
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