02-8664. Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By Notice dated October 12, 2001, and published in the Federal Register on October 25, 2001, (66 FR 54033), Noramco Inc., 1440 Olympic Drive, Athens, Georgia 30601, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of phenylacetone (8501), basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II.

The firm plans to import phenylacetone for the production of amphetamine.

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 Noramco Inc., 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 Noramco Inc., to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation included inspection and testing of the company's physical security system, 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, § 1301.34, the above firm is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled substance listed above.

Dated: March 27, 2002.

Laura M. Nagel,

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