83 FR 10500 - 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 83, Issue 47 (March 9, 2018)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 47 (March 9, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04757 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 10500-10501] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04757] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 August 24, 2017. DATES: The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on August 24, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and Scientific Services, 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., 12650 McManus Blvd., Suite 103, Newport News, VA 23602, 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): ------------------------------------------------------------------------ API chapters Title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1...................................... Vocabulary. 3...................................... Tank gauging. 7...................................... Temperature Determination. 8...................................... Sampling. 12..................................... Calculations. 17..................................... Maritime Measurements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CBPL No. ASTM Title ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27-03.................................. ASTM D-4006 Standard test method for water in crude oil by distillation. 27-04.................................. ASTM D-95 Standard test method for water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by distillation. 27-06.................................. ASTM D-473 Standard test method for sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by the extraction method. 27-08.................................. ASTM D-86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products. 27-11.................................. ASTM D-445 Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculations of dynamic viscosity). 27-13.................................. ASTM D-4294 Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. 27-48.................................. ASTM D-4052 Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter. 27-54.................................. ASTM D-1796 Standard test method for water and sediment in fuel oils by the centrifuge method (Laboratory procedure). [[Page 10501]] 27-58.................................. ASTM D-5191 Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method). N/A.................................... ASTM D-4007 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 website 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: February 28, 2018. James D. Sweet, Acting Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate. [FR Doc. 2018-04757 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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stem region of hemagglutinin protein vaccine platform. Virology, 2017, Feb; ACTION:Notice of accreditation and
into or around the c/e1 loop of the core 502:176–187 [PMID 28061386]. approval of SGS North America, Inc., as
protein. The nanoparticles formed by Intellectual Property: HHS Reference a commercial gauger and laboratory.
the use of Hepatitis B virus core No. E–005–2017/0—U.S. Patent
proteins can be disassembled and re- Application No. 62/540,474 filed SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given,
assembled, allowing mixing of antigens. August 2, 2017. pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS
Furthermore, the nanoparticles can be Licensing Contact: Jenish Patel, Ph.D., North America, Inc., has been approved
expressed in prokaryotic and eukaryotic 240–669–2894; jenish.patel@nih.gov. to gauge and accredited to test
expression systems. Thus, the platform Collaborative Research Opportunity: petroleum and petroleum products for
provides a means for an optimal display The National Institute of Allergy and customs purposes for the next three
of influenza epitopes for the induction Infectious Diseases is also seeking years as of August 24, 2017.
of immune response including broadly statements of capability or interest from DATES: The accreditation and approval
neutralizing antibodies against the virus parties interested in collaborative of SGS North America, Inc., as
and therefore has the potential to be research. NIAID would like a commercial gauger and laboratory
developed into an efficient universal prospective collaborator to have one or became effective on August 24, 2017.
vaccine against influenza virus more of the following capabilities: (1) The next triennial inspection date will
infection. Capacity to produce recombinant be scheduled for August 2020.
This technology is available for protein for animal vaccine studies; (2) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
licensing for commercial development perform and evaluate immunogenicity Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and
in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 (antibody response) of influenza vaccine Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and
CFR part 404, as well as for further antigens in animal (e.g. mouse models); Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania
development and evaluation under a (3) perform and evaluate challenge and Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington,
research collaboration. protection studies of vaccines and DC 20229, tel. 202–344–1060.
Potential Commercial Applications influenza viruses. (e.g. mouse models);
and (4) if results are promising from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
• Vaccine against viruses; vaccines animal studies, capacity to generate hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12
against influenza virus; universal clinical grade materials and perform and 19 CFR 151.13, that SGS North
influenza virus vaccine clinical studies. NIAID will consider America, Inc., 12650 McManus Blvd.,
executing a Confidentiality Agreement Suite 103, Newport News, VA 23602,
Competitive Advantages has been approved to gauge and
with a prospective collaborator to
• The nanoparticles may be facilitate receipt of a Capability accredited to test petroleum and
disassembled and re-assembled Statement if requested. For petroleum products for customs
allowing mixing of antigens collaboration opportunities, please purposes, in accordance with the
• Expression in prokaryotic and provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19 CFR
contact Jenish Patel, Ph.D., 240–669–
eukaryotic systems 151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is
2894; jenish.patel@nih.gov.
• Avoids production and usage of live approved for the following gauging
viruses for vaccine generation Dated: February 27, 2018. procedures for petroleum and certain
• Effective immune response due to Suzanne Frisbie, petroleum products set forth by the
the use of authentic viral antigens Deputy Director, Technology Transfer and American Petroleum Institute (API):
• Stability of particle and Intellectual Property Office, National Institute
immunogenicity after high temperature of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. API chapters Title
exposure [FR Doc. 2018–04701 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am]
• Incorporation of epitopes from BILLING CODE 4140–01–P 1 ..................... Vocabulary.
group 1 and group 2 influenza viruses 3 ..................... Tank gauging.
• Broadly neutralizing antibodies 7 ..................... Temperature Determination.
against influenza virus 8 ..................... Sampling.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 12 ................... Calculations.
Development Stage SECURITY 17 ................... Maritime Measurements.
• Pre-clinical; in vivo data available
U.S. Customs and Border Protection SGS North America, Inc., is
(animal)
Inventors: Audray K. Harris, Ph.D., Accreditation and Approval of SGS accredited for the following laboratory
(NIAID) and Dustin McCraw, Ph.D., North America, Inc., as a Commercial analysis procedures and methods for
(NIAID). Gauger and Laboratory petroleum and certain petroleum
Publications: Gallagher JR, et al., products set forth by the U.S. Customs
Characterization of the disassembly and AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border and Border Protection Laboratory
reassembly of the HBV glycoprotein Protection, Department of Homeland Methods (CBPL) and American Society
surface antigen, a pliable nanoparticle Security. for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–03 .................. ASTM D–4006 Standard test method for water in crude oil by distillation.
27–04 .................. ASTM D–95 Standard test method for water in petroleum products and bituminous materials by distillation.
27–06 .................. ASTM D–473 Standard test method for sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by the extraction method.
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27–08 .................. ASTM D–86 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products.
27–11 .................. ASTM D–445 Standard test method for kinematic viscosity of transparent and opaque liquids (and calculations of dy-
namic viscosity).
27–13 .................. ASTM D–4294 Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by energy-dispersive x-ray fluores-
cence spectrometry.
27–48 .................. ASTM D–4052 Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter.
27–54 .................. ASTM D–1796 Standard test method for water and sediment in fuel oils by the centrifuge method (Laboratory procedure).
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CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–58 .................. ASTM D–5191 Standard Test Method For Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method).
N/A ...................... ASTM D–4007 Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Proce-
dure).
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 SGS North
Accreditation and Approval of SGS
by the U.S. Customs and Border America, Inc., 3735 W. Airline Hwy.,
North America, Inc., as a Commercial
Protection to conduct the specific test or Reserve, LA 70084, has been approved
Gauger and Laboratory
gauger service requested. Alternatively, to gauge and accredited to test
inquiries regarding the specific test or AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border petroleum and petroleum products for
gauger service this entity is accredited Protection, Department of Homeland customs purposes, in accordance with
or approved to perform may be directed Security. the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12 and 19
to the U.S. Customs and Border ACTION: Notice of accreditation and CFR 151.13. SGS North America, Inc., is
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. approval of SGS North America, Inc., as approved for the following gauging
The inquiry may also be sent to a commercial gauger and laboratory. procedures for petroleum and certain
cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the petroleum products set forth by the
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, American Petroleum Institute (API):
website listed below for a complete
pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS
listing of CBP approved gaugers and
North America, Inc., has been approved API chapters Title
accredited laboratories: http:// to gauge and accredited to test
www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/ petroleum and petroleum products for 3 ....................... Tank gauging.
commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories. customs purposes for the next three 7 ....................... Temperature Determination.
8 ....................... Sampling.
Dated: February 28, 2018. years as of April 6, 2017. 12 ..................... Calculations.
James D. Sweet, DATES: The accreditation and approval 17 ..................... Maritime Measurements.
Acting Executive Director, Laboratories and of SGS North America, Inc., as
Scientific Services Directorate. commercial gauger and laboratory SGS North America, Inc., is
[FR Doc. 2018–04757 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] became effective on April 6, 2017. The accredited for the following laboratory
BILLING CODE 9111–14–P
next triennial inspection date will be analysis procedures and methods for
scheduled for April 2020. petroleum and certain petroleum
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. products set forth by the U.S. Customs
Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and and Border Protection Laboratory
Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Methods (CBPL) and American Society
Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
CBPL No. ASTM Title
27–01 ........... ASTM D–287 Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer Method).
27–03 ........... ASTM D–4006 Standard test method for water in crude oil by distillation.
27–05 ........... ASTM D–4928 Standard Test Method for Water in Crude Oils by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.
27–06 ........... ASTM D–473 Standard test method for sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by the extraction method.
27–13 ........... ASTM D–4294 Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence
spectrometry.
27–48 ........... ASTM D–4052 Standard test method for density and relative density of liquids by digital density meter.
Anyone wishing to employ this entity accredited laboratories: http:// DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
to conduct laboratory analyses and www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/ SECURITY
gauger services should request and commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories.
receive written assurances from the Dated: February 28, 2018.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
entity that it is accredited or approved
James D. Sweet, Accreditation and Approval of Saybolt
by the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection to conduct the specific test or Acting Executive Director, Laboratories and LP (Wilmington, NC) as a Commercial
Scientific Services Directorate. Gauger and Laboratory
gauger service requested. Alternatively,
[FR Doc. 2018–04761 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am]
inquiries regarding the specific test or
gauger service this entity is accredited BILLING CODE 9111–14–P AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
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or approved to perform may be directed
to the U.S. Customs and Border Security.
Protection by calling (202) 344–1060. ACTION: Notice of accreditation and
The inquiry may also be sent to approval of Saybolt LP (Wilmington,
cbp.labhq@dhs.gov. Please reference the NC) as a commercial gauger and
website listed below for a complete laboratory.
listing of CBP approved gaugers and
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as a commercial gauger and laboratory. | |
| Dates | The accreditation and approval of SGS North America, Inc., as commercial gauger and laboratory became effective on August 24, 2017. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for August 2020. | |
| Contact | Mr. Stephen Cassata, Laboratories and Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202- 344-1060. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 10500 |
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