[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 2, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 52225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22326]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated April 29, 2003 and published in the Federal 
Register on May 29, 2003, (68 FR 32088), Johnson Matthey, Inc., 
Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive West Deptford, New Jersey, 
08066, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of Phenylacetone 
(8501), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II.
    The firm plans to import Phenylacetone for conversion to 
amphetamine base to sell in bulk 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 Johnson Matthey, Inc., to import 
the listed 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 Johnson Matthey, Inc., on a regular basis to 
ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the 
public interest. This investigation 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 Section 1008(a) of the 
Controlled Substances Import and Export Act and in accordance with 
Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3101.34, the above firm 
is granted registration as an importer of the basic class of controlled 
substance listed above.

    Dated: August 19, 2003.
Laura M. Nagel,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-22326 Filed 8-29-03; 8:45 am]
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