Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory
Federal Register, Volume 79 Issue 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)
Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)
Notices
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2014-21287
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as a commercial laboratory.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of April 29, 2014.
DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc., as commercial laboratory became effective on April 29, 2014. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2017.
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, that Intertek USA, Inc., 15602 Jacintoport Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, has been accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12.
Intertek USA, 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. ASTM Title
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27-11............................ D 445............... Standard test method of kinematic viscosity of
transparent and opaque liquids.
27-48............................ D 4052.............. Standard test method for density and relative density
of liquids by digital density meter.
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Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses 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 requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific test that this entity is accredited 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 CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. 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 2, 2014.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
FR Doc. 2014-21287 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am
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