81 FR 6529 - Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger

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

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 25 (February 8, 2016)

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 11, 2015.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 25 (Monday, February 8, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 6529]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02399]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger

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

ACTION: Notice of approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial 
gauger.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS 
North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of 
August 11, 2015.

DATES: Effective Dates: The approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a 
commercial gauger became effective on August 2015. The next triennial 
inspection date will be scheduled for August 2018.

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 
151.13, that SGS North America, Inc., 4701 East Napoleon (Hwy 90), 
Sulphur, LA 70663, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain 
petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the 
provisions of 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):

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           API  chapters                            Title
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3.................................  Tank gauging.
7.................................  Temperature Determination.
8.................................  Sampling.
12................................  Calculations.
17................................  Maritime Measurements.
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    Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger services 
should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it 
is approved by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct the 
specific gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding 
the specific gauger service this entity is 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 following Web site for the current CBP Approved Gaugers 
and Accredited Laboratories List.

http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories

    Dated: January 29, 2016.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-02399 Filed 2-5-16; 8:45 am]
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