9111-14
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Freeport, TX) as a Commercial
Gauger
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Notice of approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Freeport, TX) as a commercial
gauger.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA,
Inc. (Freeport, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum
products for customs purposes for the next three years as of April 20, 2023.
DATES: Intertek USA, Inc. (Freeport, TX) was approved as a commercial gauger as of
April 20, 2023. The next inspection date will be scheduled for April 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Eugene Bondoc, Laboratories
and Scientific Services Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1501-A North, Washington, DC 20229, tel. 202-3441060.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR
151.13, that Intertek USA, Inc., 214 North Gulf Blvd., Freeport, TX 77541, has been
approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in
accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13 as of April 20, 2023.
Intertek USA, Inc. (Freeport, TX) is approved for the following gauging procedures for
petroleum and certain petroleum products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
API Chapters
3
7
8
Title
Tank Gauging
Temperature Determination
Sampling
Physical Properties Data

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Calculations
Maritime Measurement

Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct gauger services should request and
receive written assurances from the entity that it is approved by the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection to conduct the gauger service requested. Alternatively, inquiries
regarding the gauger service this entity is 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 CBPGaugersLabs@cbp.dhs.gov. 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
James D. Sweet,
Laboratory Director, Houston,
Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2024-14561 Filed: 7/1/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 7/2/2024]