[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 96 (Friday, May 18, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28072-28073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-9644]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated November 21, 2006, and published in the Federal 
Register on December 1, 2006, (71 FR 69589-69590), Chattem Chemicals, 
Inc., 3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, 
made application by renewal and by letter to the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the 
basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I and II:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411)................  I
Dihydromorphine (9145).....................  I
Difenoxin (9168)...........................  I
Amphetamine (1100).........................  II
Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
Methylphenidate (1724).....................  II
Pentobarbital (2270).......................  II
Codeine (9050).............................  II
Dihydrocodeine (9120)......................  II
Oxycodone (9143)...........................  II
Hydromorphone (9150).......................  II
Hydrocodone (9193).........................  II
Meperidine (9230)..........................  II
Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)  II
 (9273).
Morphine (9300)............................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Oxymorphone (9652).........................  II
Noroxymorphone (9668)......................  II
Alfentanil (9737)..........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)..........................  II
Fentanyl (9801)............................  II
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    The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances 
in bulk for distribution to its customers.
    By letter dated February 15, 2007, Chattem Chemicals has withdrawn 
their request for N-Ethylamphetamine (1475), Secobarbital (2315), 2,5-
Dimethoxyamphetamine (7396), Diphenoxylate (9170), Opium Extracts 
(9610), Opium Fluid Extract (9620), Opium Tincture (9630), Opium 
Powdered (9639), and Opium Granulated (9640).
    One comment has been received; this comment has been noted and 
considered by DEA.

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    DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined 
that the registration of Chattem Chemicals, Inc. to manufacture the 
listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the 
public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Chattem Chemicals, 
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. 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: May 14, 2007.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-9644 Filed 5-17-07; 8:45 am]
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