81 FR 66670 - Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

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

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)

Page Range		66670-66671
FR Document		2016-23467

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of January 14, 2016.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


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

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

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

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS 
North America, Inc., has been approved to gauge and accredited to test 
petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes for the next 
three years as of January 14, 2016.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation and approval of SGS North 
America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on 
January 14, 2016. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled 
for January 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 SGS North America, Inc., 20535 Belshaw 
Ave., Carson, CA 90746, has been approved to gauge and accredited to 
test petroleum and petroleum products for customs purposes, in 
accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 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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    SGS North America, 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.           Std. method                   Title
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27-03.............  ASTM D4006           Standard Test Method for Water
                                          in Crude Oil by Distillation.
27-04.............  ASTM D95             Standard Test Method for Water
                                          in Petroleum Products and
                                          Bituminous Materials by
                                          Distillation.
27-05.............  ASTM D4928           Standard Test Method for Water
                                          in Crude Oils by Coulometric
                                          Karl Fischer Titration.
27-06.............  ASTM D473            Standard Test Method for
                                          Sediment in Crude Oils and
                                          Fuel Oils by the Extraction
                                          Method.
27-11.............  ASTM D445            Standard Test Method for
                                          Kinematic Viscosity of
                                          Transparent and Opaque
                                          Liquids.
27-13.............  ASTM D4294           Standard Test Method for Sulfur
                                          in Petroleum and Petroleum
                                          Products by Energy-Dispersive
                                          X-ray Fluorescence
                                          Spectrometry.
27-46.............  ASTM D5002           Density of Crude Oils by
                                          Digital Density Meter.
27-48.............  ASTM D4052           Standard Test Method for
                                          Density and Relative Density
                                          of Liquids by Digital Density
                                          Meter.
27-54.............  ASTM D1796           Standard Test Method for Water
                                          and Sediment in Fuel Oils by
                                          the Centrifuge Method.
N/A...............  ASTM D482            Standard Test Method for Ash
                                          from Petroleum Products.
N/A...............  ASTM D4007           Standard test method for water
                                          and sediment in crude oil by
                                          the centrifuge method
                                          (Laboratory procedure).
N/A...............  ASTM D5705           Standard Test Method for
                                          Measurement of Hydrogen
                                          Sulfide in the Vapor Phase
                                          Above Residual Fuel Oils.
N/A...............  ASTM D6352           Standard Test Method for
                                          Boiling Range Distribution of
                                          Petroleum Distillates in
                                          Boiling Range from 174 [deg]C
                                          to 700 [deg]C by Gas
                                          Chromatography.
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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

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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: September 22, 2016.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2016-23467 Filed 9-27-16; 8:45 am]
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CBPL No. ASTM Title

27–06 ............. D 473 ... Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
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.
27–14 ............. D 2622 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrom-
etry.
27–46 ............. D 5002 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer.
D 4007 Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure).

Anyone wishing to employ this entity DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite
to conduct laboratory analyses and SECURITY 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–
gauger services should request and 344–1060.
receive written assurances from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
entity that it is accredited or approved hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12
Accreditation and Approval of SGS
by the U.S. Customs and Border and 19 CFR 151.13, that SGS North
North America, Inc., as a Commercial
Protection to conduct the specific test or America, Inc., 20535 Belshaw Ave.,
Gauger and Laboratory
gauger service requested. Alternatively, Carson, CA 90746, has been approved to
inquiries regarding the specific test or AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border gauge and accredited to test petroleum
gauger service this entity is accredited Protection, Department of Homeland and petroleum products for customs
or approved to perform may be directed Security. purposes, in accordance with the
to the U.S. Customs and Border ACTION: Notice of accreditation and provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. approval of SGS North America, Inc., as 151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is
The inquiry may also be sent to a commercial gauger and laboratory. approved for the following gauging
CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please procedures for petroleum and certain
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, petroleum products set forth by the
reference the Web site listed below for
pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS American Petroleum Institute (API):
a complete listing of CBP approved
North America, Inc., has been approved
gaugers and accredited laboratories. to gauge and accredited to test API chapters Title
http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs- petroleum and petroleum products for
scientific/commercial-gaugers-and- customs purposes for the next three 3 ................... Tank gauging.
laboratories. years as of January 14, 2016. 7 ................... Temperature Determination.
8 ................... Sampling.
Dated: September 21, 2016. DATES: Effective Dates: The 12 ................. Calculations.
Ira S. Reese, accreditation and approval of SGS North 17 ................. Maritime Measurements.
Executive Director, Laboratories and America, Inc., as commercial gauger and
Scientific Services Directorate. laboratory became effective on January SGS North America, Inc., is
[FR Doc. 2016–23466 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] 14, 2016. The next triennial inspection accredited for the following laboratory
date will be scheduled for January 2019. analysis procedures and methods for
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: petroleum and certain petroleum
Approved Gauger and Accredited products set forth by the U.S. Customs
Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and and Border Protection Laboratory
Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Methods (CBPL) and American Society
Customs and Border Protection, 1300 for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

CBPL No. Std. method Title

27–03 ........... ASTM D4006 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation.
27–04 ........... ASTM D95 Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation.
27–05 ........... ASTM D4928 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.
27–06 ........... ASTM D473 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
27–11 ........... ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids.
27–13 ........... ASTM D4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluores-
cence Spectrometry.
27–46 ........... ASTM D5002 Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Meter.
27–48 ........... ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.
27–54 ........... ASTM D1796 Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Fuel Oils by the Centrifuge Method.
N/A ............... ASTM D482 Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products.
N/A ............... ASTM D4007 Standard test method for water and sediment in crude oil by the centrifuge method (Laboratory procedure).
N/A ............... ASTM D5705 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide in the Vapor Phase Above Residual Fuel Oils.
N/A ............... ASTM D6352 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Distillates in Boiling Range from 174 °C to
700 °C by Gas Chromatography.
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Anyone wishing to employ this entity entity that it is accredited or approved inquiries regarding the specific test or
to conduct laboratory analyses and by the U.S. Customs and Border gauger service this entity is accredited
gauger services should request and Protection to conduct the specific test or or approved to perform may be directed
receive written assurances from the gauger service requested. Alternatively, to the U.S. Customs and Border

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Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and and 19 CFR 151.13, that Viswa Lab,
The inquiry may also be sent to approval of Viswa Lab as a commercial 12140 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77045,
cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the gauger and laboratory. has been approved to gauge petroleum
Web site listed below for a complete and certain petroleum products and
listing of CBP approved gaugers and SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, accredited to test petroleum and certain
accredited laboratories. http:// pursuant to CBP regulations, that Viswa
petroleum products for customs
www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/ Lab has been approved to gauge
purposes, in accordance with the
commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories. petroleum and certain petroleum
products and accredited to test provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR
Dated: September 22, 2016. 151.13. Viswa Lab is approved for the
petroleum and certain petroleum
Ira S. Reese, following gauging procedures for
products for customs purposes for the
Executive Director, Laboratories and next three years as of August 26, 2015. petroleum and certain petroleum
Scientific Services Directorate. products from the American Petroleum
DATES: The accreditation and approval
[FR Doc. 2016–23467 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am]
of Viswa Lab as commercial gauger and Institute (API):
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
laboratory became effective on August
API
26, 2015. The next triennial inspection chapters Title
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND date will be scheduled for August 2018.
SECURITY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 3 ............... Tank Gauging.
Approved Gauger and Accredited 7 ............... Temperature Determination.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratories Manager, Laboratories and 8 ............... Sampling.
Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. 11 ............. Physical Properties.
Accreditation and Approval of Viswa Customs and Border Protection, 1300 12 ............. Calculations.
Lab as a Commercial Gauger and Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 17 ............. Marine Measurement.
Laboratory 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202–
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border 344–1060.
Protection, Department of Homeland SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
Security. hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12

CBPL No. ASTM Title

27–04 .................................. D 95 ................................... Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by
Distillation.
27–05 .................................. D 4928 ............................... Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.
27–08 .................................. D 86 ................................... Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pres-
sure.
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.
27–46 .................................. D 5002 ............................... Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Den-
sity Meter.
27–48 .................................. D 4052 ............................... Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density
Meter.
27–50 .................................. D 93 ................................... Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester.

Viswa Lab is accredited for the a complete listing of CBP approved DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
following laboratory analysis gaugers and accredited laboratories. SECURITY
procedures and methods for petroleum http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-
and certain petroleum products set forth scientific/commercial-gaugers-and- Transportation Security Administration
by the U.S. Customs and Border laboratories. [Docket No. TSA–2016–0001]
Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL)
Dated: September 21, 2016. RIN 1652–ZA20
and American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM): Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Legal Interpretation of ‘‘Field of
Anyone wishing to employ this entity
Scientific Services Directorate. Transportation’’
to conduct laboratory analyses and
gauger services should request and [FR Doc. 2016–23468 Filed 9–27–16; 8:45 am] AGENCY: Transportation Security
receive written assurances from the BILLING CODE 9111–14–P Administration, DHS.
entity that it is accredited or approved ACTION: Notice of availability.
by the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection to conduct the specific test or SUMMARY: The Transportation Security
gauger service requested. Alternatively, Administration (TSA) is providing
inquiries regarding the specific test or notice that it has issued a legal
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gauger service this entity is accredited interpretation of the phrase ‘‘field of
or approved to perform may be directed transportation’’ that is referenced in the
to the U.S. Customs and Border statute requiring TSA to charge fees to
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. recover the cost of its vetting services.
The inquiry may also be sent to By defining this term, TSA clarifies the
CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please individuals from whom we may collect
reference the Web site listed below for and retain fees to recover vetting costs.

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory.
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.
FR Citation		81 FR 66670

81 FR 66670 - Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYU.S. Customs and Border Protection

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 188 (September 28, 2016)

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