[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 5, 2003)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated April 3, 2003, and published in the Federal 
Register on April 15, 2003, (68 FR 18261), Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 
3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made 
application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration for 
registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled 
substances listed below:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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N-Ethylamphetamine (1475)..................  I
4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411)................  I
2, 5-Dimethoxyamphetamine (7396)...........  I
Difenoxin (9168)...........................  I
Amphetamine (1100).........................  II
Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
Methylphenidate (1724).....................  II
Pentobarbital (2270).......................  II
Secobarbital (2315)........................  II
Codeine (9050).............................  II
Oxycodone (9143)...........................  II
Diphenoxylate (9170).......................  II
Hydrocodone (9193).........................  II
Meperidine (9230)..........................  II
Dextropropoxyphene, bulk, (9273)...........  II
Morphine (9300)............................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Alfentanil (9737)..........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)..........................  II
Fentanyl (9801)............................  II
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    The firm plans to manufacturer the listed controlled substances to 
produce products for distribution 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 Chattem Chemicals, Inc. to 
manufacture the listed 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. 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: July 22, 2003.
Laura M. Nagel,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-19815 Filed 8-04-03; 8:45 am]
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