81 FR 63220 - Importer of Controlled Substances Application: United States Pharmacopeial Convention

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 178 (September 14, 2016)

Page Range63220-63221
FR Document2016-22079

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63220-63221]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22079]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[Docket No. DEA-392]


Importer of Controlled Substances Application: United States 
Pharmacopeial Convention

ACTION: Notice of application.

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DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and 
applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the 
issuance of the proposed registration in accordance with 21 CFR 
1301.34(a) on or before October 14, 2016. Such persons may also file a 
written request for a hearing on the application pursuant to 21 CFR 
1301.43 on or before October 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODW, 
8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for 
hearing must be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: 
Administrator, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All 
requests for hearing should also be sent to: (1) Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Attn: Hearing Clerk/LJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, 
Springfield, Virginia 22152; and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, 
Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, 
Springfield, Virginia 22152.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Attorney General has delegated her 
authority under the Controlled Substances Act to the Administrator of 
the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 28 CFR 0.100(b). Authority 
to exercise all necessary functions with respect to the promulgation 
and implementation of 21 CFR part 1301, incident to the registration of 
manufacturers, distributors, dispensers, importers, and exporters of 
controlled substances (other than final orders in connection with 
suspension, denial, or revocation of registration) has been redelegated 
to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA Office of Diversion 
Control (``Deputy Assistant Administrator'') pursuant to section 7 of 
28 CFR part 0, appendix to subpart R.
    In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on 
February 26, 2016, United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 
Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852 applied to be registered 
as an importer of the following basic classes of controlled substances:

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            Controlled substance                       Schedule
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Cathinone (1235)............................  I
Methaqualone (2565).........................  I
Lysergic acid diethylamide (7315)...........  I
Marihuana (7360)............................  I

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Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370)................  I
4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (7395)....  I
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (7400)........  I
Codeine-N-oxide (9053)......................  I
Difenoxin (9168)............................  I
Heroin (9200)...............................  I
Morphine-N-oxide (9307).....................  I
Norlevorphanol (9634).......................  I
Methamphetamine (1105)......................  II
Phenmetrazine (1631)........................  II
Methylphenidate (1724)......................  II
Amobarbital (2125)..........................  II
Pentobarbital (2270)........................  II
Secobarbital (2315).........................  II
Glutethimide (2550).........................  II
Phencyclidine (7471)........................  II
4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP)     II
 (8333).
Phenylacetone (8501)........................  II
Alphaprodine (9010).........................  II
Anileridine (9020)..........................  II
Cocaine (9041)..............................  II
Dihydrocodeine (9120).......................  II
Diphenoxylate (9170)........................  II
Levomethorphan (9210).......................  II
Levorphanol (9220)..........................  II
Meperidine (9230)...........................  II
Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)   II
 (9273).
Thebaine (9333).............................  II
Noroxymorphone (9668).......................  II
Alfentanil (9737)...........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)...........................  II
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    The company plans to import the listed controlled substances in 
bulk powder form from foreign sources for the manufacture of analytical 
reference standards for sale to their customers.
    The company plans to import analytical reference standards for 
distribution to its customers for research and analytical purposes. 
Placement of these drug codes onto the company's registration does not 
translate into automatic approval of subsequent permit applications to 
import controlled substances. Approval of permit applications will 
occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with 
what is authorized under to 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not 
extend to the import of FDA approved or non-approved finished dosage 
forms for commercial sale.

    Dated: September 7, 2016.
Louis J. Milione,
Deputy Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-22079 Filed 9-13-16; 8:45 am]
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of application.
DatesRegistered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a) on or before October 14, 2016. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 on or before October 14, 2016.
FR Citation81 FR 63220 

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