82 FR 142 pgs. 34694-34695 - Importer of Controlled Substances Application: United States Pharmacopeial Convention
Type: NOTICEVolume: 82Number: 142Pages: 34694 - 34695
Pages: 34694, 34695Docket number: [Docket No. DEA-392]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2017-15693 Filed 7-25-17; 8:45 am]
Agency: Justice Department
Sub Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
[Docket No. DEA-392]
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: United States Pharmacopeial Convention
ACTION:
Notice of application.
DATES:
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a) on or before August 25, 2017. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application pursuant to 21 CFR 1301.43 on or before August 25, 2017.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DRW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for hearing must be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Administrator, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All request for hearing should also be sent to: (1) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Hearing Clerk/LJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DRW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Attorney General has delegated his authority under the Controlled Substances Act to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 28 CFR 0.100(b). Authority to exercise all necessary functions with respect to the promulgation and implementation of 21 CFR part 1301, incident to the registration of manufacturers, distributors, dispensers, importers, and exporters of controlled substances (other than final orders in connection with suspension, denial, or revocation of registration) has been redelegated to the Assistant Administrator of the DEA Diversion Control Division ("Assistant Administrator") pursuant to section 7 of 28 CFR part 0, appendix to subpart R.
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on February 15, 2017, United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Maryland 20852 applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic classes of controlled substances:
| Controlled substance | Drug code | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Cathinone | 1235 | I |
| Methaqualone | 2565 | I |
| Lysergic acid diethylamide | 7315 | I |
| Marihuana | 7360 | I |
| Tetrahydrocannabinols | 7370 | I |
| 4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine | 7395 | I |
| 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine | 7400 | I |
| 4-Methoxyamphetamine | 7411 | I |
| Codeine-N-oxide | 9053 | I |
| Difenoxin | 9168 | I |
| Heroin | 9200 | I |
| Morphine-N-oxide | 9307 | I |
| Normethadone | 9635 | I |
| Methamphetamine | 1105 | II |
| Phenmetrazine | 1631 | II |
| Methylphenidate | 1724 | II |
| Amobarbital | 2125 | II |
| Pentobarbital | 2270 | II |
| Secobarbital | 2315 | II |
| Glutethimide | 2550 | II |
| Phencyclidine | 7471 | II |
| 4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP) | 8333 | II |
| Phenylacetone | 8501 | II |
| Alphaprodine | 9010 | II |
| Anileridine | 9020 | II |
| Cocaine | 9041 | II |
| Dihydrocodeine | 9120 | II |
| Diphenoxylate | 9170 | II |
| Levomethorphan | 9210 | II |
| Levorphanol | 9220 | II |
| Meperidine | 9230 | II |
| Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms) | 9273 | II |
| Thebaine | 9333 | II |
| Noroxymorphone | 9668 | II |
| Alfentanil | 9737 | II |
| Sufentanil | 9740 | II |
The company plans to import the listed controlled substances in bulk powder form from foreign sources for the manufacture of analytical reference standards for sale to their customers.
The company plans to import analytical reference standards for distribution to its customers for research and analytical purposes. Placement of these drug codes onto the company's registration does not translate into automatic approval of subsequent permit applications to import controlled substances. Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant's business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of FDA approved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
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Demetra Ashley,
Acting Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2017-15693 Filed 7-25-17; 8:45 am]
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