Notice2026-09030
Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) 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 Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 21, 2025.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24889-24890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09030]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton
Rouge, LA) as a Commercial Gauger
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice of approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade,
Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA), as a commercial gauger.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that
Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA), has been
approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs
purposes for the next three years as of May 21, 2025.
DATES: Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) was
approved as a commercial gauger as of May 21, 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 Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc., 11725
Cloverland Court, Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, has been approved to
gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes, in
accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.13.
Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) 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.
5................................... Metering.
7................................... Temperature Determination.
8................................... Sampling.
12.................................. Calculations.
14.................................. Natural Gas Fluids Measurement.
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
specific gauger service
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requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific 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#1e5d5c4e597f6b797b6c6d527f7c6d5e7d7c6e307a766d30797168"><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
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 2026-09030 Filed 5-6-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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