71 FR 201 pg. 61511 - Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

Type: NOTICEVolume: 71Number: 201Page: 61511
FR document: [FR Doc. E6-17289 Filed 10-17-06; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
Sub Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

By Notice dated June 7, 2006, and published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2006 (71 FR 34162), Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Attn: Regulatory Compliance, 9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of the basic class of controlled substances listed in Schedule I and II:

Drug Schedule
Lysergic acid diethylamide (7315) I
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370) I
Cocaine (9041) II
Ecgonine (9180) II
Methadone (9250) II
Morphine (9300) II
Alphamethadol (9605) II

The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for the manufacture of diagnostic products 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 Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. to import the basic class 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 Roche Diagnostics Operations, 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 class of controlled substances listed.

Dated: October 11, 2006.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

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

[FR Doc. E6-17289 Filed 10-17-06; 8:45 am]

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