Federal Register #2026-19926

Accreditation of Laboratory Services, Inc. as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory for Petroleum Products

This notice announces the accreditation and approval of Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) as a commercial gauger and laboratory for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - Vendor: - Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) - Services Approved: - Commercial gauging and laboratory analysis for petroleum and certain petroleum products - Authorized to use American Petroleum Institute (API) gauging procedures - Authorized to use U.S. Customs and Border Protection Laboratory Methods (CBPL) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) laboratory analysis methods - Specific procedures include: - Tank gauging - Temperature determination - Sampling - Calculations of petroleum quantities - Marine measurement - Laboratory methods such as distillation and density measurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Accreditation is valid for three years - Laboratory is approved for customs purposes only - No products are being procured; this is an award of laboratory accreditation and approval - OEMs: - No OEMs are mentioned; Laboratory Services, Inc. is the only vendor referenced

Description

Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) has been approved and accredited as a commercial gauger and laboratory to gauge and test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes. This accreditation is valid for three years starting from July 22, 2025. The laboratory is approved for specific gauging procedures and laboratory analysis methods as per U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. The next triennial inspection is scheduled for July 2028.

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