[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 235 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 70990]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-20748]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated July 10, 2006, and published in the Federal 
Register on July 24, 2006, (71 FR 41839-41840), 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 company plans to import the listed controlled substance for the 
manufacture of bulk controlled substances and 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 Stepan Company to import this basic class of controlled 
substance 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 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 system, 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 substance listed.

    Dated: November 28, 2006.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
 [FR Doc. E6-20748 Filed 12-6-06; 8:45 am]
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