03-769. Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By Notice dated July 29, 2002, and published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2002, (67 FR 53810), Abbott Laboratories, 1776 North Centennial Drive, McPherson, Kansas 67460-1247, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of remifentanil (9739), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II.

The firm plans to import the remifentanil to manufacture Ultiva for the U.S. market.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code, section 823(a) and determined that the registration of Abbott Laboratories to import remifentanil is consistent with the public interest and with United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Abbott Laboratories on a regular basis to ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the public interest. This investigation included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to section 1008(a) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act and in accordance with Title 21, Code of Federal regulations, section 1301.34, the above firm is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled substance listed above.

Dated: December 13, 2002.

Laura M. Nagel,

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.