81 FR 93595 - Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Six Synthetic Cannabinoids (5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA) Into Schedule I
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
Drug Enforcement Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 245 (December 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93595-93599] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30595] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration 21 CFR Part 1308 [Docket No. DEA-446] Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Six Synthetic Cannabinoids (5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB- CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA) Into Schedule I AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice. ACTION: Notice of intent. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this notice of intent to temporarily schedule six synthetic cannabinoids: methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)- 3,3-dimethylbutanoate [5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB-PINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(5- fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate [5F-AMB]; N- (adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide [5F- APINACA, 5F-AKB48]; N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4- fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide [ADB-FUBINACA]; methyl 2-(1- (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate [MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA] and methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate [MDMB-FUBINACA], into schedule I pursuant to the temporary scheduling provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This action is based on a finding by the Administrator that the placement of these synthetic cannabinoids into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. Any final order will impose the administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions and regulatory controls applicable to schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act on the manufacture, distribution, possession, importation, exportation of, and research and conduct with, instructional activities of these synthetic cannabinoids. DATES: December 21, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Lewis, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration; Mailing Address: 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; Telephone: (202) 598- 6812. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any final order will be published in the Federal Register and may not be effective prior to January 20, 2017. Legal Authority The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) implements and enforces titles II and III of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, as amended. 21 U.S.C. 801-971. Titles II and III are referred to as the ``Controlled Substances Act'' and the ``Controlled Substances Import and Export Act,'' respectively, and are collectively referred to as the ``Controlled Substances Act'' or the ``CSA'' for the purpose of this action. The DEA publishes the implementing regulations for these statutes in title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), chapter II. The CSA and its implementing regulations are designed to prevent, detect, and eliminate the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals into the illicit market while providing for the legitimate medical, scientific, research, and industrial needs of the United States. Controlled substances have the potential for abuse and dependence and are controlled to protect the public health and safety. Under the CSA, every controlled substance is classified into one of five schedules based upon its potential for abuse, its currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and the degree of dependence the drug or other substance may cause. 21 U.S.C. 812. The initial schedules of controlled substances established by Congress are found at 21 U.S.C. 812(c), and the current list of all scheduled substances is published at 21 CFR part 1308. Section 201 of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811, provides the Attorney General with the authority to temporarily place a substance into schedule I of the CSA for two years without regard to the requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b) if she [[Page 93596]] finds that such action is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1). In addition, if proceedings to control a substance are initiated under 21 U.S.C. 811(a)(1), the Attorney General may extend the temporary scheduling for up to one year. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(2). Where the necessary findings are made, a substance may be temporarily scheduled if it is not listed in any other schedule under section 202 of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 812, or if there is no exemption or approval in effect for the substance under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), 21 U.S.C. 355. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1); 21 CFR part 1308. The Attorney General has delegated scheduling authority under 21 U.S.C. 811 to the Administrator of the DEA. 28 CFR 0.100. Background Section 201(h)(4) of the CSA 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), requires the Administrator to notify the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of any intention to temporarily place a substance into schedule I of the CSA.\1\ The Acting Administrator transmitted notice of his intent to place 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA in schedule I on a temporary basis to the Assistant Secretary by letter dated April 22, 2016. The Assistant Secretary responded to this notice by letter dated May 2, 2016, and advised that based on a review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there were no investigational new drug applications or approved new drug applications for 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA or MDMB-FUBINACA. The Assistant Secretary also stated that the HHS had no objection to the temporary placement of 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA or MDMB-FUBINACA into schedule I of the CSA. 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA or MDMB-FUBINACA are not currently listed in any schedule under the CSA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ As discussed in a memorandum of understanding entered into by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the FDA acts as the lead agency within the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) in carrying out the Secretary's scheduling responsibilities under the CSA, with the concurrence of NIDA. 50 FR 9518, Mar. 8, 1985. The Secretary of the HHS has delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Health of the HHS the authority to make domestic drug scheduling recommendations. 58 FR 35460, July 1, 1993. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To find that placing a substance temporarily into schedule I of the CSA is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety, the Administrator is required to consider three of the eight factors set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(c): The substance's history and current pattern of abuse; the scope, duration and significance of abuse; and what, if any, risk there is to the public health. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(3). Consideration of these factors includes actual abuse, diversion from legitimate channels, and clandestine importation, manufacture, or distribution. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(3). A substance meeting the statutory requirements for temporary scheduling may only be placed in schedule I. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1). Substances in schedule I are those that have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 21 U.S.C. 812(b)(1). 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA Available data and information for 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB- FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA indicate that these synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Synthetic Cannabinoids SCs are substances synthesized in laboratories that mimic the biological effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. It is believed that SCs were first introduced on the designer drug market in several European countries as ``herbal incense'' before the initial encounter in the United States by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in November 2008. From 2009 to the present, misuse and abuse of SCs has increased in the United States with law enforcement encounters describing SCs applied onto plant material and in designer drug products intended for human consumption. It has been demonstrated that the substances and the associated designer drug products are abused for their psychoactive properties. With many generations of SCs having been encountered since 2009, 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB- FUBINACA are some of the latest, and the abuse of these substances is negatively impacting communities. As observed by the DEA and CBP, SCs originate from foreign sources, such as China. Bulk powder substances are smuggled via common carrier into the United States and find their way to clandestine designer drug product manufacturing operations located in residential neighborhoods, garages, warehouses, and other similar destinations throughout the country. According to online discussion boards and law enforcement encounters, applying by spraying or mixing the SCs with plant material provides a vehicle for the most common route of administration--smoking (using a pipe, a water pipe, or rolling the drug-laced plant material in cigarette papers). 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA, and MDMB- FUBINACA have no accepted medical use in the United States. Use of these specific SCs has been reported to result in adverse effects in humans including deaths (see 3-Factor document in ``Supporting and Related Material'' section). Use of other SCs has resulted in signs of addiction and withdrawal, and based on the similar pharmacological profile of these six substances, it is believed that there will be similar observed adverse effects. 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB- FUBINACA are SCs that have pharmacological effects similar to the schedule I hallucinogen delta-[Delta]-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and temporarily and permanently controlled schedule I synthetic cannabinoid substances. In addition, the misuse of 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB- FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and/or MDMB-FUBINACA have been associated with either overdoses requiring emergency medical intervention or death (see factor 6). With no approved medical use and limited safety or toxicological information, 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA have emerged on the designer drug market, and the abuse of these substances for their psychoactive properties is concerning. The DEA's analysis is available in its entirety under ``Supporting and Related Material'' of the public docket for this action at www.regulations.gov under docket number DEA-443. Factor 4. History and Current Pattern of Abuse Synthetic cannabinoids have been developed over the last 30 years as tools for investigating the endocannabinoid system (e.g. determining CB1 and CB2 receptor activity). The first encounter of SCs within the United States occurred in November 2008 by CBP. Since then the popularity of SCs and their [[Page 93597]] associated products has increased steadily as evidenced by law enforcement seizures, public health information, and media reports. 5F- ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA are SCs that have been recently encountered (see ``Supporting and Related Material,'' Factor 5). Multiple overdoses involving emergency medical intervention or deaths have been associated with 5F-ADB, 5F- AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA. Research and clinical reports have demonstrated that SCs are applied onto plant material so that the material may be smoked as users attempt to obtain a euphoric and/or psychoactive ``high,'' believed to be similar to marijuana. Data gathered from published studies, supplemented by discussions on Internet discussion Web sites, demonstrate that these products are being abused mainly by smoking for their psychoactive properties. The adulterated products are marketed as ``legal'' alternatives to marijuana. In recent overdoses, 5F-ADB, 5F- AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA have been shown to be applied onto plant material, similar to the SCs that have been previously available. Law enforcement personnel have encountered various application methods including buckets or cement mixers in which plant material and one or more SCs (including 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and/or MDMB-FUBINACA) are mixed together, as well as large areas where the plant material is spread out so that a dissolved SC mixture can be applied directly. Once mixed, the SC plant material is then allowed to dry before manufacturers package the product for distribution, ignoring any control mechanisms to prevent contamination or to ensure a consistent, uniform concentration of the substance in each package. Adverse health consequences may also occur from directly ingesting the substance(s) during the manufacturing process. 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA, similar to other SCs, have been encountered in form of dried leaves or herbal blends. The designer drug products laced with SCs, including 5F-ADB, 5F- AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA, are often sold under the guise of ``herbal incense'' or ``potpourri,'' use various product names, and are routinely labeled ``not for human consumption.'' Additionally, these products are marketed as a ``legal high'' or ``legal alternative to marijuana'' and are readily available over the Internet, in head shops, or sold in convenience stores. There is an incorrect assumption that these products are safe, that they are a synthetic form of marijuana, and that labeling these products as ``not for human consumption'' is a legal defense to criminal prosecution. A major concern, as reiterated by public health officials and medical professionals, is the targeting and direct marketing of SCs and SC-containing products to adolescents and youth. This is supported by law enforcement encounters and reports from emergency departments; however, all age groups have been reported by media as abusing these substances and related products. Individuals, including minors, are purchasing SCs from Internet Web sites, gas stations, convenience stores, and head shops. Factor 5. Scope, Duration and Significance of Abuse SCs, including 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB- CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA, continue to be encountered on the illicit market regardless of scheduling actions that attempt to safeguard the public from the adverse effects and safety issues associated with these substances. Numerous substances are encountered each month, differing only by small modifications intended to avoid prosecution while maintaining the pharmacological effects. Law enforcement and health care professionals continue to report abuse of these substances and their associated products. As described by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), many substances being encountered in the illicit market, specifically SCs, have been available for years but have reentered the marketplace due to a renewed popularity. The threat of serious injury to the individual following the ingestion of 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA and other SCs persists. Numerous calls have been received by poison centers regarding the abuse of products potentially laced with SCs that have resulted in visits to emergency departments. Law enforcement continues to encounter novel SCs on the illicit market, including 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA (see factor 5 in ``Supporting and Related Material''). The following information details information obtained through NFLIS \2\ (queried on November 7, 2016), including dates of first encounter, exhibits/reports, and locations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ The National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) is a national drug forensic laboratory reporting system that systematically collects results from drug chemistry analyses conducted by state and local forensic laboratories in the United States. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5F-ADB: NFLIS--2,311 reports, first encountered in September 2014, locations include: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. 5F-AMB: NFLIS--3,349 reports, first encountered in January 2014, locations include: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 5F-APINACA: NFLIS--1,936 reports, first encountered in August 2012, locations include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. ADB-FUBINACA: NFLIS--942 reports, first encountered in March 2014, locations include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. MDMB-CHMICA: NFLIS--227 reports, first encountered in March 2015, locations include: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. MDMB-FUBINACA: NFLIS--507 reports, first encountered in July 2015, locations include: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, [[Page 93598]] Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Factor 6. What, if Any, Risk There Is to the Public Health 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB- FUBINACA have all been identified in overdose and/or cases involving death attributed to their abuse. Adverse health effects reported from these incidents involving 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and/or MDMB-FUBINACA have included: Nausea, persistent vomiting, agitation, altered mental status, seizures, convulsions, loss of consciousness and/or cardio toxicity. Large clusters of overdoses requiring medical care have been reported involving 5F-AMB, MDMB- FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and 5F-ADB. Reported deaths involving these SCs have included 5F-ADB (8); 5F-AMB (6); 5F-APINACA (1); ADB-FUBINACA (2); MDMB-CHMICA (4), European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction has reported an additional 12 deaths involving MDMB-CHMICA; and MDMB-FUBINACA (1) (see factor 6 in ``Supporting and Related Material''). Finding of Necessity of Schedule I Placement to Avoid Imminent Hazard to Public Safety In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811 (h)(3), based on the available data and information summarized above, the continued uncontrolled manufacture, distribution, importation, exportation, conduct of research and chemical analysis, possession, and abuse of 5F-ADB, 5F- AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA pose an imminent hazard to the public safety. The DEA is not aware of any currently accepted medical uses for these substances in the United States. A substance meeting the statutory requirements for temporary scheduling, 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1), may only be placed in schedule I. Substances in schedule I are those that have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Available data and information for 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F- APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA indicate that these SCs have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. As required by section 201(h)(4) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), the Administrator, through a letter dated April 22, 2016, notified the Assistant Secretary of the DEA's intention to temporarily place these six substances in schedule I. Conclusion This notice of intent initiates a temporary scheduling action and provides the 30-day notice pursuant to section 201(h) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811(h). In accordance with the provisions of section 201(h) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811(h), the Administrator considered available data and information, herein sets forth the grounds for his determination that it is necessary to temporarily schedule methyl 2-(1-(5- fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate [5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB-PINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3- carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate [5F-AMB]; N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5- fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide [5F-APINACA, 5F-AKB48]; N-(1- amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3- carboxamide [ADB-FUBINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3- carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate [MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA] and methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- dimethylbutanoate [MDMB-FUBINACA] in schedule I of the CSA, and finds that the placement of these substances into schedule I of the CSA on a temporary basis is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. Because the Administrator hereby finds that it is necessary to temporarily place these SCs into schedule I to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety, any subsequent final order temporarily scheduling these substances will be effective on the date of publication in the Federal Register, and will be in effect for a period of two years, with a possible extension of one additional year, pending completion of the regular (permanent) scheduling process. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1) and (2). It is the intention of the Administrator to issue such a final order as soon as possible after the expiration of 30 days from the date of publication of this notice. 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA will then be subject to the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to the manufacture, distribution, importation, exportation, research, conduct of instructional activities, and chemical analysis and possession of a schedule I controlled substance. The CSA sets forth specific criteria for scheduling a drug or other substance. Regular scheduling actions in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a) are subject to formal rulemaking procedures done ``on the record after opportunity for a hearing'' conducted pursuant to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557. 21 U.S.C. 811. The regular scheduling process of formal rulemaking affords interested parties with appropriate process and the government with any additional relevant information needed to make a determination. Final decisions that conclude the regular scheduling process of formal rulemaking are subject to judicial review. 21 U.S.C. 877. Temporary scheduling orders are not subject to judicial review. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(6). Regulatory Matters Section 201(h) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811(h), provides for an expedited temporary scheduling action where such action is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. As provided in this subsection, the Attorney General may, by order, schedule a substance in schedule I on a temporary basis. Such an order may not be issued before the expiration of 30 days from (1) the publication of a notice in the Federal Register of the intention to issue such order and the grounds upon which such order is to be issued, and (2) the date that notice of the proposed temporary scheduling order is transmitted to the Assistant Secretary. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1). Inasmuch as section 201(h) of the CSA directs that temporary scheduling actions be issued by order and sets forth the procedures by which such orders are to be issued, the DEA believes that the notice and comment requirements of section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, do not apply to this notice of intent. In the alternative, even assuming that this notice of intent might be subject to section 553 of the APA, the Administrator finds that there is good cause to forgo the notice and comment requirements of section 553, as any further delays in the process for issuance of temporary scheduling orders would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest in view of the manifest urgency to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. Although the DEA believes this notice of intent to issue a temporary scheduling order is not subject to the notice and comment requirements of section 553 of the APA, the DEA notes [[Page 93599]] that in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(4), the Administrator will take into consideration any comments submitted by the Assistant Secretary with regard to the proposed temporary scheduling order. Further, the DEA believes that this temporary scheduling action is not a ``rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 601(2), and, accordingly, is not subject to the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). The requirements for the preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis in 5 U.S.C. 603(a) are not applicable where, as here, the DEA is not required by section 553 of the APA or any other law to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking. Additionally, this action is not a significant regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), section 3(f), and, accordingly, this action has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This action will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 13132 (Federalism) it is determined that this action does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308 Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons set out above, the DEA amends 21 CFR part 1308 as follows: PART 1308--SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 0 1. The authority citation for part 1308 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), unless otherwise noted. 0 2. In Sec. 1308.11, add paragraphs (h)(23) through (28) to read as follows: Sec. 1308.11 Schedule I * * * * * (h) * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (23) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3- (7034) carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: 5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB-PINACA).......... (24) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3- (7033) carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: 5F-AMB).......................... (25) N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3- (7049) carboxamide, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: 5F- APINACA, 5F-AKB48)..................................... (26) N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4- (7010) fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: ADB-FUBINACA).................... (27) methyl 2-(1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3- (7042) carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA)....... (28) methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3- (7020) carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: MDMB-FUBINACA)................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dated: December 13, 2016. Chuck Rosenberg, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 2016-30595 Filed 12-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P
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516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before Administration (DEA) implements and
[Docket No. DEA–446]
using any approved AMOC, notify your enforces titles II and III of the
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a Schedules of Controlled Substances: Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention
principal inspector, the manager of the local Temporary Placement of Six Synthetic and Control Act of 1970, as amended. 21
flight standards district office/certificate U.S.C. 801–971. Titles II and III are
holding district office.
Cannabinoids (5F–ADB, 5F–AMB, 5F–
APINACA, ADB–FUBINACA, MDMB– referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Substances Act’’ and the ‘‘Controlled
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective CHMICA and MDMB–FUBINACA) Into
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Schedule I Substances Import and Export Act,’’
be accomplished using a method approved respectively, and are collectively
by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, AGENCY: Drug Enforcement referred to as the ‘‘Controlled
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Administration, Department of Justice. Substances Act’’ or the ‘‘CSA’’ for the
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval ACTION: Notice of intent. purpose of this action. The DEA
must include the DAO-authorized signature. publishes the implementing regulations
(p) Related Information
SUMMARY: The Administrator of the Drug for these statutes in title 21 of the Code
Enforcement Administration is issuing of Federal Regulations (CFR), chapter II.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
this notice of intent to temporarily The CSA and its implementing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–30, dated schedule six synthetic cannabinoids: regulations are designed to prevent,
December 30, 2015, for related information. methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- detect, and eliminate the diversion of
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- controlled substances and listed
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov dimethylbutanoate [5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB- chemicals into the illicit market while
by searching for and locating Docket No. PINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)- providing for the legitimate medical,
FAA–2016–8847. 1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3- scientific, research, and industrial needs
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference methylbutanoate [5F-AMB]; N- of the United States. Controlled
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- substances have the potential for abuse
approved the incorporation by reference indazole-3-carboxamide [5F-APINACA, and dependence and are controlled to
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 5F-AKB48]; N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1- protect the public health and safety.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- Under the CSA, every controlled
part 51. indazole-3-carboxamide [ADB- substance is classified into one of five
(2) You must use this service information FUBINACA]; methyl 2-(1- schedules based upon its potential for
as applicable to do the actions required by (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3- abuse, its currently accepted medical
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–32–
use in treatment in the United States,
041, dated March 28, 2013.
[MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA] and the degree of dependence the drug
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA– and methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- or other substance may cause. 21 U.S.C.
32–049, dated May 26, 2015. indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- 812. The initial schedules of controlled
(3) For service information identified in dimethylbutanoate [MDMB- substances established by Congress are
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- FUBINACA], into schedule I pursuant to found at 21 U.S.C. 812(c), and the
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Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, the temporary scheduling provisions of current list of all scheduled substances
Canada; Widebody Customer Response the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). is published at 21 CFR part 1308.
Center North America toll-free telephone 1– This action is based on a finding by the Section 201 of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. 811,
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
Administrator that the placement of provides the Attorney General with the
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// these synthetic cannabinoids into authority to temporarily place a
www.bombardier.com. schedule I of the Controlled Substances substance into schedule I of the CSA for
(4) You may view this service information Act is necessary to avoid an imminent two years without regard to the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, hazard to the public safety. Any final requirements of 21 U.S.C. 811(b) if she
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Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, safety for use under medical activities, and chemical analysis and
Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New supervision. As required by section possession of a schedule I controlled
Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, 201(h)(4) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. substance.
Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, 811(h)(4), the Administrator, through a The CSA sets forth specific criteria for
Wisconsin, and West Virginia. letter dated April 22, 2016, notified the scheduling a drug or other substance.
Assistant Secretary of the DEA’s Regular scheduling actions in
Factor 6. What, if Any, Risk There Is to accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a) are
intention to temporarily place these six
the Public Health subject to formal rulemaking procedures
substances in schedule I.
5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, done ‘‘on the record after opportunity
ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and Conclusion for a hearing’’ conducted pursuant to
MDMB-FUBINACA have all been This notice of intent initiates a the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557.
identified in overdose and/or cases temporary scheduling action and 21 U.S.C. 811. The regular scheduling
involving death attributed to their provides the 30-day notice pursuant to process of formal rulemaking affords
abuse. Adverse health effects reported section 201(h) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C. interested parties with appropriate
from these incidents involving 5F-ADB, 811(h). In accordance with the process and the government with any
5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB- provisions of section 201(h) of the CSA, additional relevant information needed
FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and/or 21 U.S.C. 811(h), the Administrator to make a determination. Final
MDMB-FUBINACA have included: considered available data and decisions that conclude the regular
Nausea, persistent vomiting, agitation, information, herein sets forth the scheduling process of formal
altered mental status, seizures, grounds for his determination that it is rulemaking are subject to judicial
convulsions, loss of consciousness and/ necessary to temporarily schedule review. 21 U.S.C. 877. Temporary
or cardio toxicity. Large clusters of methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- scheduling orders are not subject to
overdoses requiring medical care have indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3- judicial review. 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(6).
been reported involving 5F-AMB, dimethylbutanoate [5F-ADB; 5F-MDMB-
MDMB-FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA PINACA]; methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)- Regulatory Matters
and 5F-ADB. Reported deaths involving 1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3- Section 201(h) of the CSA, 21 U.S.C.
these SCs have included 5F-ADB (8); methylbutanoate [5F-AMB]; N- 811(h), provides for an expedited
5F-AMB (6); 5F-APINACA (1); ADB- (adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H- temporary scheduling action where
FUBINACA (2); MDMB-CHMICA (4), indazole-3-carboxamide [5F-APINACA, such action is necessary to avoid an
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs 5F-AKB48]; N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1- imminent hazard to the public safety.
and Drug Addiction has reported an oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H- As provided in this subsection, the
additional 12 deaths involving MDMB- indazole-3-carboxamide [ADB- Attorney General may, by order,
CHMICA; and MDMB-FUBINACA (1) FUBINACA]; methyl 2-(1- schedule a substance in schedule I on a
(see factor 6 in ‘‘Supporting and Related (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3- temporary basis. Such an order may not
Material’’). carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate be issued before the expiration of 30
[MDMB-CHMICA, MMB-CHMINACA] days from (1) the publication of a notice
Finding of Necessity of Schedule I in the Federal Register of the intention
and methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-
Placement to Avoid Imminent Hazard to to issue such order and the grounds
indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-
Public Safety upon which such order is to be issued,
dimethylbutanoate [MDMB-FUBINACA]
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811 in schedule I of the CSA, and finds that and (2) the date that notice of the
(h)(3), based on the available data and the placement of these substances into proposed temporary scheduling order is
information summarized above, the schedule I of the CSA on a temporary transmitted to the Assistant Secretary.
continued uncontrolled manufacture, basis is necessary to avoid an imminent 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1).
distribution, importation, exportation, hazard to the public safety. Inasmuch as section 201(h) of the
conduct of research and chemical Because the Administrator hereby CSA directs that temporary scheduling
analysis, possession, and abuse of 5F- finds that it is necessary to temporarily actions be issued by order and sets forth
ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB- place these SCs into schedule I to avoid the procedures by which such orders are
FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and an imminent hazard to the public safety, to be issued, the DEA believes that the
MDMB-FUBINACA pose an imminent any subsequent final order temporarily notice and comment requirements of
hazard to the public safety. The DEA is scheduling these substances will be section 553 of the Administrative
not aware of any currently accepted effective on the date of publication in Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, do
medical uses for these substances in the the Federal Register, and will be in not apply to this notice of intent. In the
United States. A substance meeting the effect for a period of two years, with a alternative, even assuming that this
statutory requirements for temporary possible extension of one additional notice of intent might be subject to
scheduling, 21 U.S.C. 811(h)(1), may year, pending completion of the regular section 553 of the APA, the
only be placed in schedule I. Substances (permanent) scheduling process. 21 Administrator finds that there is good
in schedule I are those that have a high U.S.C. 811(h)(1) and (2). It is the cause to forgo the notice and comment
potential for abuse, no currently intention of the Administrator to issue requirements of section 553, as any
accepted medical use in treatment in the such a final order as soon as possible further delays in the process for
United States, and a lack of accepted after the expiration of 30 days from the issuance of temporary scheduling orders
safety for use under medical date of publication of this notice. 5F- would be impracticable and contrary to
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supervision. Available data and ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F-APINACA, ADB- the public interest in view of the
information for 5F-ADB, 5F-AMB, 5F- FUBINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and manifest urgency to avoid an imminent
APINACA, ADB-FUBINACA, MDMB- MDMB-FUBINACA will then be subject hazard to the public safety.
CHMICA and MDMB-FUBINACA to the regulatory controls and Although the DEA believes this notice
indicate that these SCs have a high administrative, civil, and criminal of intent to issue a temporary
potential for abuse, no currently sanctions applicable to the manufacture, scheduling order is not subject to the
accepted medical use in treatment in the distribution, importation, exportation, notice and comment requirements of
United States, and a lack of accepted research, conduct of instructional section 553 of the APA, the DEA notes
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that in accordance with 21 U.S.C. by Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Reporting and recordkeeping
811(h)(4), the Administrator will take Planning and Review), section 3(f), and, requirements.
into consideration any comments accordingly, this action has not been
submitted by the Assistant Secretary reviewed by the Office of Management For the reasons set out above, the DEA
with regard to the proposed temporary and Budget. amends 21 CFR part 1308 as follows:
scheduling order. This action will not have substantial
Further, the DEA believes that this direct effects on the States, on the PART 1308—SCHEDULES OF
temporary scheduling action is not a relationship between the national CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
‘‘rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 601(2), government and the States, or on the
and, accordingly, is not subject to the distribution of power and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1308
requirements of the Regulatory responsibilities among the various continues to read as follows:
Flexibility Act (RFA). The requirements levels of government. Therefore, in Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b),
for the preparation of an initial accordance with Executive Order 13132 unless otherwise noted.
regulatory flexibility analysis in 5 U.S.C. (Federalism) it is determined that this
603(a) are not applicable where, as here, action does not have sufficient ■ 2. In § 1308.11, add paragraphs (h)(23)
the DEA is not required by section 553 federalism implications to warrant the through (28) to read as follows:
of the APA or any other law to publish preparation of a Federalism Assessment. § 1308.11 Schedule I
a general notice of proposed
rulemaking. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308 * * * * *
Additionally, this action is not a Administrative practice and (h) * * *
significant regulatory action as defined procedure, Drug traffic control,
(23) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric iso-
mers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: 5F–ADB; 5F–MDMB–PINACA) ........................................................................... (7034)
(24) methyl 2-(1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3-methylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers,
salts and salts of isomers (Other names: 5F–AMB) ....................................................................................................................... (7033)
(25) N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide, its optical, positional, and geometric isomers, salts and
salts of isomers (Other names: 5F–APINACA, 5F–AKB48) ............................................................................................................ (7049)
(26) N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide, its optical, positional, and geo-
metric isomers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: ADB–FUBINACA) ................................................................................ (7010)
(27) methyl 2-(1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric iso-
mers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: MDMB–CHMICA, MMB–CHMINACA) ................................................................ (7042)
(28) methyl 2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamido)-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, its optical, positional, and geometric iso-
mers, salts and salts of isomers (Other names: MDMB–FUBINACA) ............................................................................................ (7020)
Dated: December 13, 2016. assumptions under its regulation on current conditions in the financial and
Chuck Rosenberg, Benefits Payable in Terminated Single- annuity markets. This final rule updates
Acting Administrator. Employer Plans for January 2017. the asset allocation interest assumptions
[FR Doc. 2016–30595 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] DATES: Effective January 1, 2017. for the first quarter (January through
BILLING CODE 4410–09–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: March) of 2017.
Deborah C. Murphy (Murphy.Deborah@ The first quarter 2017 interest
PBGC.gov), Assistant General Counsel assumptions under the allocation
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY for Regulatory Affairs, Office of the regulation will be 1.87 percent for the
CORPORATION General Counsel, Pension Benefit first 20 years following the valuation
Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K Street date and 2.37 percent thereafter. In
29 CFR Part 4044 NW., Washington, DC 20005, 202–326– comparison with the interest
4400 ext. 3451. (TTY/TDD users may assumptions in effect for the fourth
Allocation of Assets in Single- call the Federal relay service toll free at quarter of 2016, these interest
Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions 1–800–877–8339 and ask to be assumptions represent no change in the
for Valuing Benefits connected to 202–326–4400 ext. 3451.) select period (the period during which
AGENCY: Pension Benefit Guaranty SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PBGC’s the select rate (the initial rate) applies),
Corporation. regulation on Allocation of Assets in a decrease of 0.11 percent in the select
Single-Employer Plans (29 CFR part rate, and a decrease of 0.30 percent in
ACTION: Final rule.
4044) prescribes actuarial the ultimate rate (the final rate).
SUMMARY: This final rule amends the assumptions—including interest PBGC has determined that notice and
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s assumptions—for valuing plan benefits public comment on this amendment are
regulation on Allocation of Assets in under terminating single-employer impracticable and contrary to the public
Single-Employer Plans to prescribe plans covered by title IV of the interest. This finding is based on the
interest assumptions under the asset Employee Retirement Income Security need to determine and issue new
allocation regulation for valuation dates Act of 1974. The interest assumptions in interest assumptions promptly so that
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in the first quarter of 2017. The interest the regulation are also published on the assumptions can reflect current
assumptions are used for valuing PBGC’s Web site (http://www.pbgc.gov). market conditions as accurately as
benefits under terminating single- The interest assumptions in Appendix possible.
employer plans covered by the pension B to Part 4044 are used to value benefits Because of the need to provide
insurance system administered by for allocation purposes under ERISA immediate guidance for the valuation of
PBGC. As discussed below, PBGC has section 4044. Assumptions under the benefits under plans with valuation
published a separate final rule asset allocation regulation are updated dates during the first quarter of 2017,
document dealing with interest quarterly and are intended to reflect PBGC finds that good cause exists for
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