03-1916. Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By Notice dated June 24, 2002, and published in the Federal Register on July 10, 2002, (67 FR 45764), Cayman Chemical Company, 1180 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, made application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of tetrahydrocannabinols (7370), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule I.

The firm plans to manufacture tetrahydrocannabinols for sale to their customers.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Cayman Chemical Company to manufacture the listed controlled substance is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Cayman Chemical Company on a regular basis to ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the public interest. These investigations have included inspection and testing of the company's physical security system, audits of the company's records, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823 and 28 CFR 0.100 and 0.104, the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, hereby orders that the application submitted by the above firm for registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic class of controlled substance listed above is granted.

Dated: January 6, 2003.

Laura M. Nagel,

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