E9-3393. Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By Notice dated October 9, 2008 and published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2008 (73 FR 61909), Penick Corporation, 33 Industrial Park Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Oripavine (9330), a basic class of controlled substance listed in schedule II.

The company will use the above listed controlled substance in the manufacture of other controlled substance intermediates for sale to its customers.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Penick Corporation to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Penick Corporation to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has 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 21 U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

Dated: February 9, 2009.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

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