[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 56 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 13824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-5398]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated November 21, 2006, and published in the Federal 
Register on December 1, 2006, (71 FR 69592-69593), National Center for 
Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject, University of Mississippi, 135 
Coy Waller Lab Complex, University, Mississippi 38677, made application 
by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be 
registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled 
substances listed in schedule I:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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Marihuana (7360)...........................  I
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370)...............  I
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    The company plans to cultivate marihuana for the National Institute 
of Drug Abuse for research approved by the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
    No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered 
the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of 
National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA MProject, University 
of Mississippi to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled 
substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has 
investigated National Center for Natural Products Research-NIDA 
MProject, University of Mississippi 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. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the 
above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of 
the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

    Dated: March 8, 2007.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-5398 Filed 3-22-07; 8:45 am]
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