[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 6, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 45789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18067]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated April 9, 2008, and published in the Federal 
Register on April 16, 2008, (73 FR 20718), Research Triangle Institute, 
Kenneth H. Davis Jr., Hermann Building, East Institute Drive, P.O. Box 
12194, Research Triangle, North Carolina 27709, 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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Marihuana (7360)...........................  I
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370)...............  I
Cocaine (9041).............................  II
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    The Institute will manufacture small quantities of cocaine and 
marihuana derivatives for use by their customers in analytical kits, 
reagents, and reference standards as directed by the National Institute 
on Drug Abuse.
    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 
Research Triangle Institute to manufacture the listed basic classes of 
controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this 
time. DEA has investigated Research Triangle Institute 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: July 30, 2008.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
 [FR Doc. E8-18067 Filed 8-5-08; 8:45 am]
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