Notice2026-09025
Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
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Published
May 7, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Abstract
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 7, 2025.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24897-24898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09025]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Texas
City, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice of approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX),
as a commercial gauger.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that SGS
North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX), has been approved to gauge
petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the
next three years as of May 7, 2025.
DATES: SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) was approved as a
commercial gauger as of May 7, 2025. The next triennial inspection date
will be scheduled for May 2028.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Allison Blair, Laboratories and
Scientific Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 4150 Interwood
South Parkway, Houston, TX 77032, tel. 281-560-2900.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to 19 CFR
151.13, that SGS North America, Inc., 2800 Loop 197 South, Texas City,
Texas 77591, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum
products for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19
CFR 151.13.
SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) is approved for the
following gauging procedures for petroleum and certain petroleum
products from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
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API chapters Title
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3................................... Tank Gauging.
7................................... Temperature Determination.
8................................... Sampling.
12.................................. Calculations.
17.................................. Marine Measurement.
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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
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gauger service this entity is approved to perform may be directed to
the U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling (281) 560-2900. The
inquiry may also be sent to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#71323321361004161403023d101302311213015f1519025f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="60232230270115070512132c010213200302104e0408134e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>. Please
reference the website listed below for a complete listing of CBP
approved gaugers and accredited laboratories. <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories">http://www.cbp.gov/about/labs-scientific/commercial-gaugers-and-laboratories</a>.
Aine M. Ramirez,
Laboratory Director, Houston, Laboratories and Scientific Services.
[FR Doc. 2026-09025 Filed 5-6-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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