82 FR 24365 - Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-10814 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 24365-24366] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10814] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec Services, LLC, 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 February 14, 2017. DATES: The accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on February 14, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Christopher J. Mocella, 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 AmSpec Services, LLC, 301 North Omaha Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78408, 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 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC 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. 11.1............................. Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors. 12............................... Calculations. 17............................... Maritime Measurement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AmSpec Services, LLC 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............. D1298 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method. 27-03............. D4006 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation. 27-04............. D95 Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation. 27-05............. D4928 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration. 27-06............. D473 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method. 27-08............. D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. 27-11............. D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids. 27-13............. D4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. [[Page 24366]] 27-14............. D2622 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products. 27-46............. D5002 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer. 27-48............. D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter. 27-58............. D5191 Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method). Pending........... D4007 Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: May 15, 2017. Ira S. Reese, Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2017-10814 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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API chapters Title Inspectorate America Corporation is and Border Protection Laboratory
accredited for the following laboratory Methods (CBPL) and American Society
9 ................... Density Determination. analysis procedures and methods for for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
12 ................. Calculations. petroleum and certain petroleum
17 ................. Marine Measurement.
products set forth by the U.S. Customs
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–01 ............ D 287 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method).
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 (and Calculation of Dynamic
Viscosity).
27–13 ............ D 4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluores-
cence 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 (Mini Method).
Anyone wishing to employ this entity DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Avenue NW., Suite 1500N, Washington,
to conduct laboratory analyses and SECURITY DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060.
gauger services should request and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
receive written assurances from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12
entity that it is accredited or approved and 19 CFR 151.13, that AmSpec
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec
by the U.S. Customs and Border Services, LLC, 301 North Omaha Dr.,
Services, LLC, as a Commercial
Protection to conduct the specific test or Corpus Christi, TX 78408, has been
Gauger and Laboratory
gauger service requested. Alternatively, approved to gauge petroleum and
inquiries regarding the specific test or AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border certain petroleum products and
gauger service this entity is accredited Protection, Department of Homeland accredited to test petroleum and certain
or approved to perform may be directed Security. petroleum products for customs
to the U.S. Customs and Border ACTION: Notice of accreditation and purposes, in accordance with the
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR
The inquiry may also be sent to commercial gauger and laboratory. 151.13. AmSpec Services, LLC is
CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please approved for the following gauging
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, procedures for petroleum and certain
reference the Web site listed below for pursuant to CBP regulations, that
a complete listing of CBP approved petroleum products from the American
AmSpec Services, LLC, has been Petroleum Institute (API):
gaugers and accredited laboratories. approved to gauge petroleum and
http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs- certain petroleum products and API chapters Title
scientific/commercial-gaugers-and- accredited to test petroleum and certain
laboratories. petroleum products for customs 3 ................... Tank Gauging.
purposes for the next three years as of 7 ................... Temperature Determination.
Dated: May 12, 2017.
February 14, 2017. 8 ................... Sampling.
Ira S. Reese, 11.1 .............. Temperature and Pressure
DATES: The accreditation and approval Volume Correction Factors.
Executive Director, Laboratories and
Scientific Services Directorate. of AmSpec Services, LLC, as 12 ................. Calculations.
[FR Doc. 2017–10811 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am]
commercial gauger and laboratory 17 ................. Maritime Measurement.
became effective on February 14, 2017.
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
The next triennial inspection date will AmSpec Services, LLC is accredited
be scheduled for February 2020. for the following laboratory analysis
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. procedures and methods for petroleum
Christopher J. Mocella, Approved and certain petroleum products set forth
Gauger and Accredited Laboratories by the U.S. Customs and Border
Manager, Laboratories and Scientific Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL)
Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and and American Society for Testing and
Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Materials (ASTM):
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–02 ........... D1298 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and
Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method.
27–03 ........... D4006 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oil by Distillation.
27–04 ........... D95 Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation.
27–05 ........... D4928 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.
27–06 ........... D473 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
27–08 ........... D86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products.
27–11 ........... D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids.
27–13 ........... D4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluores-
cence Spectrometry.
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CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–14 ........... D2622 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products.
27–46 ........... D5002 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer.
27–48 ........... D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter.
27–58 ........... D5191 Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method).
Pending ........ D4007 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 Accredited Laboratories Manager,
to conduct laboratory analyses and SECURITY Laboratories and Scientific Services
gauger services should request and Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border
receive written assurances from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
entity that it is accredited or approved NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC
by the U.S. Customs and Border Accreditation of Nexeo Solutions LLC,
20229, tel. 202–344–1060.
Protection to conduct the specific test or as a Commercial Laboratory
gauger service requested. Alternatively, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
inquiries regarding the specific test or hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12
Protection, Department of Homeland
gauger service this entity is accredited Security. that Nexeo Solutions LLC, 1404 S.
or approved to perform may be directed Houston Rd., Pasadena, TX 77502, has
ACTION: Notice of accreditation of Nexeo
to the U.S. Customs and Border been accredited to test petroleum and
Solutions LLC, as a commercial
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. certain petroleum products for customs
laboratory.
The inquiry may also be sent to purposes, in accordance with the
CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. Please SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Nexeo
reference the Web site listed below for pursuant to CBP regulations, that Nexeo Solutions LLC is accredited for the
a complete listing of CBP approved Solutions LLC, has been accredited to following laboratory analysis
gaugers and accredited laboratories. test petroleum and certain petroleum procedures and methods for petroleum
http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs- products for customs purposes for the and certain petroleum products set forth
scientific/commercial-gaugers-and- next three years as of June 23, 2016. by the U.S. Customs and Border
laboratories. DATES: Effective: The accreditation of Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL)
Dated: May 15, 2017. Nexeo Solutions LLC, as commercial and American Society for Testing and
Ira S. Reese, laboratory became effective on June 23, Materials (ASTM):
Executive Director, Laboratories and 2016. The next triennial inspection date
Scientific Services Directorate. will be scheduled for June 2019.
[FR Doc. 2017–10814 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P Justin Shey, Approved Gauger and
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–01 ............ D 287 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method).
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.
27–06 ............ D 473 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method.
27–07 ............ D 4807 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oil by Membrane Filtration.
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 (and Calculation of Dynamic
Viscosity).
27–13 ............ D 4294 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluores-
cence Spectrometry.
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.
29–01 ............ D 3797 Standard Test Method for Analysis of o-Xylene by Gas Chromatography.
29–02 ............ D 3798 Standard Test Method for Analysis of p-Xylene by Gas Chromatography.
Anyone wishing to employ this entity of CBP approved gaugers and accredited DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
to conduct laboratory analyses should laboratories. http://www.cbp.gov/about/ SECURITY
request and receive written assurances labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-
from the entity that it is accredited by laboratories. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Dated: May 12, 2017.
to conduct the specific test requested. Accreditation and Approval of Amspec
Ira S. Reese, Services, LLC, as a Commercial
Alternatively, inquiries regarding the
Executive Director, Laboratories and Gauger and Laboratory
specific test this entity is accredited to
Scientific Services Directorate.
perform may be directed to the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection by [FR Doc. 2017–10812 Filed 5–25–17; 8:45 am] AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
calling (202) 344–1060. The inquiry may BILLING CODE 9111–14–P Protection, Department of Homeland
also be sent to CBPGaugersLabs@ Security.
cbp.dhs.gov. Please reference the Web
site listed below for a complete listing
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| Action | Notice of accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as a commercial gauger and laboratory. | |
| Dates | The accreditation and approval of AmSpec Services, LLC, as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on February 14, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2020. | |
| Contact | Mr. Christopher J. Mocella, 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. | |
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