E7-3299. Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration  

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    By Notice dated November 21, 2006 and published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2006, (71 FR 69591-69592), Johnson Matthey, Inc., Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, New Jersey 08066-1742, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II:

    DrugSchedule
    Phenylacetone (8501)II
    Raw Opium (9600)II
    Concentrate of Poppy Straw (9670)II

    The company plans to import the listed controlled substances as raw materials for use in the manufacture of bulk controlled substances for distribution to its customers.

    No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and determined that the registration of Johnson Matthey Inc to import the basic classes of controlled substances 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 Johnson Matthey Inc 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. 952(a) and § 958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

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    Dated: February 16, 2007.

    Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

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

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    [FR Doc. E7-3299 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4410-09-P

Document Information

Published:
02/27/2007
Department:
Drug Enforcement Administration
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
E7-3299
Pages:
8792-8792 (1 pages)
PDF File:
e7-3299.pdf