[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 246 (Friday, December 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 77066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-21895]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated July 19, 2006, and published in the Federal 
Register on July 26, 2006, (71 FR 42417), Meridian Medical 
Technologies, 255 Hermelin Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63144, made 
application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be 
registered as an importer of Morphine (9300), a basic class of 
controlled substance listed in schedule II.
    The company plans to import products for research experimentation 
or clinical use and analytical testing.
    One objection was received; however, it has subsequently been 
withdrawn. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. Sec.  823(a) and 
Sec.  952(a) and determined that the registration of Meridian Medical 
Technologies to import the basic class of 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 Meridian Medical 
Technologies 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 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. 
Sec.  952(a) and Sec.  958(a), and in accordance with 21 CFR Sec.  
1301.34, the above named company is granted registration as an importer 
of the basic class of controlled substances listed.

    Dated: December 14, 2006.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. E6-21895 Filed 12-21-06; 8:45 am]
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