[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46595-46596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18486]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


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

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

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

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS 
North America, Inc., has been accredited to test petroleum, petroleum 
products, organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes for 
the next three years as of April 19, 2013.

DATES: Effective Dates: The accreditation of SGS North America, Inc., 
as commercial laboratory became effective on April 19, 2013. The next 
triennial inspection date will be scheduled for April 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Approved Gauger and Accredited 
Laboratories Manager, 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, that SGS North America, Inc., 101 Corporate Pl, Vallejo, CA 
94590, has been accredited to test petroleum, petroleum products, 
organic chemicals and vegetable oils for customs purposes, in 
accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Anyone wishing to 
employ this entity to conduct laboratory analyses should request and 
receive written assurances from the entity that

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it is accredited by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct 
the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the 
specific test 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 [email protected]. Please reference the Web 
site listed below for a complete listing of CBP approved gaugers and 
accredited laboratories. http://cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/trade/basic_trade/labs_scientific_svcs/commercial_gaugers/gaulist.ctt/gaulist.pdf.

    Dated: July 26, 2013.
Ira S. Reese,
Executive Director, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2013-18486 Filed 7-31-13; 8:45 am]
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