03-13308. Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By notice dated April 11, 2002, and published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2002 (67 FR 20828), Salsbury Chemicals, Inc., 1205 11th Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616-3466, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of Amphetamine (1100) and Methylphenidate (1724), both Schedule II controlled substances. The firm's legal name has since changed to Cambrex Charles City, Inc.

The firm plans to manufacture amphetamine and methylphenidate for distribution as bulk product to its customers.

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 Cambrex Charles City, Inc. to manufacture the listed controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Cambrex Charles City, Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. This 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 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 classes of controlled substances listed is granted.

Dated: May 7, 2003.

Laura M. Nagel,

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