[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 34682] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-16266] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Registration By Notice dated April 9, 1999, and published in the Federal Register on April 27, 1999, (64 FR 22646), Stepan Company, Natural Products Department, 100 W. Hunter Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of coca leaves (9040), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II. The firm plans to import coca leaves to manufacture bulk controlled substances. 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 Stepan Company to import coca leaves 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 Stepan Company on a regular basis to ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the public interest. These investigations have included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, audits of the company's records, 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, Section 1301.34, the above firm is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled substance listed above. Dated: June 15, 1999. John H. King, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. 99-16266 Filed 6-25-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-M