[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 2619]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-719]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated October 2, 2008 and published in the Federal 
Register on October 8, 2008, (73 FR 58979), National Center for Natural 
Products Research--NIDA MProject, University of Mississippi, 135 Coy 
Waller 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 
on 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 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 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: January 9, 2009.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-719 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am]
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