[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 247 (Thursday, December 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 73368]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-25040]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated August 16, 2007, and published in the Federal 
Register on August 27, 2007, (72 FR 49020), Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 
3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, 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 schedules I and II:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411)................  I
Dihydromorphine (9145).....................  I
Difenoxin (9168)...........................  I
Amphetamine (1100).........................  II
Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
Methylphenidate (1724).....................  II
Pentobarbital (2270).......................  II
Codeine (9050).............................  II
Dihydrocodeine (9120)......................  II
Oxycodone (9143)...........................  II
Hydromorphone (9150).......................  II
Hydrocodone (9193).........................  II
Meperidine (9230)..........................  II
Dextropropoxyphene, bulk (non-dosage forms)  II
 (9273).
Morphine (9300)............................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Oxymorphone (9652).........................  II
Noroxymorphone (9668)......................  II
Alfentanil (9737)..........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)..........................  II
Fentanyl (9801)............................  II
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    The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances 
in bulk for distribution to its customers.
    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 
Chattem Chemicals, Inc. to manufacture the listed basic classes of 
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. 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: December 17, 2007.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
 [FR Doc. E7-25040 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]
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