Re-Accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., as a Commercial Laboratory

AGENCY:

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

Notice of re-accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., of New York, New York, as an accredited commercial laboratory.

SUMMARY:

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 19 CFR 151.12, R. Markey & Sons, Inc., 5 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10004, has been re-accredited to test sugar, sugar syrups and confectionary products under Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) for customs purposes, in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 151.12. Anyone wishing to employ this entity to conduct laboratory analysis should request and receive written assurances from the entity that it is accredited or approved by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection to conduct the specific test requested. Alternatively, inquiries regarding the specific tests this entity is accredited to perform may be directed to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection by calling (202) 344-1060. The inquiry may also be sent to http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/operations_support/labs_scientific_svcs/org_and_operations.xml .

DATES:

The re-accreditation of R. Markey & Sons, Inc., as an accredited laboratory became effective on February 15, 2005. The next triennial inspection date will be scheduled for February 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Eugene J. Bondoc, Ph.D, or Randall Breaux, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Suite 1500N, Washington, DC 20229, 202-344-1060.