81 FR 59233 - Accreditation and Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 167 (August 29, 2016)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 167 (August 29, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 167 (Monday, August 29, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 59233-59234] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20701] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of Inspectorate America Corporation, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as a commercial gauger and laboratory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Inspectorate America Corporation 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 June 8, 2016. DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of Inspectorate America Corporation as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on June 8, 2016. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for June 2019. 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 and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate America Corporation, 4350 Oakes Rd., Suite 521 A, Davie, FL 33314, 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 [[Page 59234]] 151.13. Inspectorate America Corporation is approved for the following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API): ------------------------------------------------------------------------ API Chapters Title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3...................................... Tank Gauging. 7...................................... Temperature Determination. 8...................................... Sampling. 9...................................... Density Determination. 12..................................... Calculations. 17..................................... Marine Measurement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inspectorate America Corporation 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. ASTM Title ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27-02................................ D 1298................. Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method. 27-04................................ D 95................... Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. 27-06................................ D 473.................. Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. 27-08................................ D 86................... Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure. 27-11................................ D 445.................. Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids. 27-13................................ D 4294................. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. 27-48................................ D 4052................. Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. 27-57................................ D 7039................. Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel by Monochromatic Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. 27-58................................ D 5191................. Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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: August 22, 2016. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2016-20701 Filed 8-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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credentialing program, as it relates to (d) Task Statement 89, Review and Public comments will be limited to 3
the National Maritime Center; update of International Maritime minutes per speaker. Please note that
(c) Task Statement 87, Review of Organization’s Maritime Safety the public comment periods will end
policy documents providing guidance Committee Circular MSC/Circ.1014, following the last call for comments.
on the implementation of the December ‘‘Guidelines on Fatigue Mitigation and Please contact Mr. R. Sam Teague, listed
24, 2013 International Convention on Management’’; in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Standards of Training, Certification and (e) Task Statement 90, Review of CONTACT section, to register as a speaker.
Watchkeeping for Seafarers rulemaking; International Maritime Organization Please note that the meeting may
(d) Task Statement 89, Review and Model Courses Being Validated by the adjourn early if the work is completed.
update of the International Maritime International Maritime Organization’s Dated: 24 August 2016.
Organization’s Maritime Safety Human Element, Training, and J. G. Lantz,
Committee Circular MSC.1014, Watchkeeping Subcommittee; Director of Commercial Regulations and
‘‘Guidelines on Fatigue Mitigation and (f) Task Statement 91, Merchant Standards.
Management’’; Mariner Credential Expiration [FR Doc. 2016–20641 Filed 8–26–16; 8:45 am]
(e) Task Statement 90, Review of Harmonization; and
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International Maritime Organization (g) Task Statement 94, Review the
Model Courses Being Validated by the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
International Maritime Organization’s Committee recommendations with a DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Human Element, Training, and view to evaluating their current SECURITY
Watchkeeping Subcommittee; and relevance.
(f) Task Statement 94, Review the (6) Other items for discussion: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory (a) Report on the Implementation of
Committee recommendations with a the 2010 Amendments to the Accreditation and Approval of
view to evaluating their current International Convention on Standards Inspectorate America Corporation, as a
relevance. of Training, Certification and Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
(4) Reports of working groups. At the Watchkeeping;
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
end of the day, the working groups will (b) Report on National Maritime
Protection, Department of Homeland
report to the full Committee on what Center activities from the National
Security.
was accomplished in their meetings. Maritime Center Commanding Officer,
ACTION: Notice of accreditation and
The full Committee will not take action such as the net processing time it takes
for mariners to receive their credentials approval of Inspectorate America
on these reports on this date. Any
after application submittal; Corporation as a commercial gauger and
official action taken as a result of these
(c) Report on Mariner Credentialing laboratory.
working group meetings will be taken
on day 2 of the meeting. Program Policy Division activities, such SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given,
(5) Public comment period. as its current initiatives and projects; pursuant to CBP regulations, that
(6) Adjournment of meeting. (d) Report on International Maritime Inspectorate America Corporation has
Organization/International Labor been approved to gauge petroleum and
DAY 2 Organization issues related to the certain petroleum products and
The agenda for the September 14, merchant marine industry; and accredited to test petroleum and certain
2016, full Committee meeting is as (e) Briefings about on-going Coast petroleum products for customs
follows: Guard projects related to personnel in purposes for the next three years as of
(1) Introduction; the U.S. merchant marine. June 8, 2016.
(2) Swear in newly appointed (7) New Business: DATES: Effective Dates: The
Committee members; (a) New task statement—‘‘Firefighting accreditation and approval of
(3) Remarks from Coast Guard Training for UTVs on Inland Service; Inspectorate America Corporation as
Leadership; (b) New task statement—‘‘Course
(4) Designated Federal Officer commercial gauger and laboratory
Approval Requirements’’; and
announcements; became effective on June 8, 2016. The
(c) New task statement—‘‘Designated
(5) Roll call of Committee members next triennial inspection date will be
Examiner, Qualified Assessor and
and determination of a quorum; scheduled for June 2019.
Designated Medical Examiner
(6) Reports from the following Verification Tool’’. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
working groups; (8) Public comment period. Approved Gauger and Accredited
(a) Task Statement 30, Utilizing (9) Discussion of working group Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and
military education, training and recommendations. Scientific Services Directorate, U.S.
assessment for the International The Committee will review the Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Convention on Standards of Training, information presented on each issue, Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite
Certification and Watchkeeping for deliberate on any recommendations 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–
Seafarers and National Certifications; presented by the working groups and 344–1060.
(b) Task Statement 58, approve/formulate recommendations. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
Communication between external Official action on these hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12
stakeholders and the mariner recommendations may be taken on this and 19 CFR 151.13, that Inspectorate
credentialing program, as it relates to America Corporation, 4350 Oakes Rd.,
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date.
the National Maritime Center; (10) Closing remarks/plans for next Suite 521 A, Davie, FL 33314, has been
(c) Task Statement 87, Review of meeting. approved to gauge petroleum and
policy documents providing guidance (11) Adjournment of meeting. certain petroleum products and
on the implementation of the December A public comment period will be held accredited to test petroleum and certain
24, 2013 International Convention on during each Working Group and full petroleum products for customs
Standards of Training, Certification and Committee meeting concerning matters purposes, in accordance with the
Watchkeeping for Seafarers rulemaking; being discussed. provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR
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151.13. Inspectorate America API Inspectorate America Corporation is
Title
Corporation is approved for the Chapters accredited for the following laboratory
following gauging procedures for analysis procedures and methods for
3 ................. Tank Gauging.
petroleum and certain petroleum petroleum and certain petroleum
7 ................. Temperature Determination.
products from the American Petroleum 8 ................. Sampling. products set forth by the U.S. Customs
Institute (API): 9 ................. Density Determination. and Border Protection Laboratory
12 ............... Calculations. Methods (CBPL) and American Society
17 ............... Marine Measurement. for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–02 ............................ D 1298 ........................ Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of
Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method.
27–04 ............................ D 95 ............................ Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distilla-
tion.
27–06 ............................ D 473 .......................... Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
27–08 ............................ D 86 ............................ Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure.
27–11 ............................ D 445 .......................... Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids.
27–13 ............................ D 4294 ........................ Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive
X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
27–48 ............................ D 4052 ........................ Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.
27–57 ............................ D 7039 ........................ Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel by Monochromatic Wavelength
Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.
27–58 ............................ D 5191 ........................ Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products.
Anyone wishing to employ this entity to SUMMARY: The National Infrastructure Instructions: All written submissions
conduct laboratory analyses and gauger Advisory Council (Council) will meet must include the words ‘‘Department of
services should request and receive Friday, September 16, 2016 at 1310 Homeland Security’’ and the docket
written assurances from the entity that North Courthouse Road, Suite 300, number for this action. Written
it is accredited or approved by the U.S. Arlington, VA 22201. This meeting will comments will be posted without
Customs and Border Protection to be open to the public. alteration at www.regulations.gov,
conduct the specific test or gauger DATES: The National Infrastructure including any personal information
service requested. Alternatively, Advisory Council will meet on provided.
inquiries regarding the specific test or September 16, 2016 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Docket: For access to the docket and
gauger service this entity is accredited EDT. background documents, go to
or approved to perform may be directed ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at www.regulations.gov. Search ‘‘NIAC’’
to the U.S. Customs and Border 1310 North Courthouse Road, Suite 300, for a list all relevant documents for your
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. Arlington, VA 22201. For information review. Members of the public may
The inquiry may also be sent to on facilities or services for individuals provide oral comments on agenda items
CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please with disabilities, or to request special and previous Council studies. All
reference the Web site listed below for assistance at the meeting, contact the previous studies can be located at
a complete listing of CBP approved person listed under FOR FURTHER www.dhs.gov/NIAC. Any written
gaugers and accredited laboratories. INFORMATION, CONTACT below as soon as comments recieved after 8:30a.m. EDT
http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs- possible. on September 16, 2016 will still be
scientific/commercial-gaugers-and- The Council highly encourages public accepted and reviewed by the members,
laboratories. comment for its consideration and notes but not during the time of the meeting.
Dated: August 22, 2016. that it is listed as Item VI in the below In-person comments are limited to three
Ira S. Reese, meeting agenda. Written comments minutes per speaker. Members of the
must be submitted no later than 8:30 public making comments must register
Executive Director, Laboratories and
Scientific Services Directorate. a.m. EDT on September 16, 2016, in with the NIAC Secretariat at the meeting
order to be considered by the Council location.
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Security. • Mail: Ginger Norris, National security and resilience of the Nation’s
Protection and Programs Directorate, critical infrastructure sectors. In
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Murray Lane SW., Mail Stop 0612, final presentation on Water Resilience
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