[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 52369]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21279]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; 
Stepan Company

    By Notice dated May 11, 2012, and published in the Federal Register 
on May 21, 2012, 77 FR 30026, Stepan Company, Natural Products Dept., 
100 W. Hunter Avenue, Maywood, New Jersey 07607, made application by 
renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered 
as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of controlled 
substances:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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Cocaine (9041) II..........................  II
Ecgonine (9180) II.........................  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 Stepan Company to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled 
substances is consistent with the public interest at this time.
    DEA has investigated Stepan Company 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(a), and in accordance with 21 
CFR Sec.  1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a 
bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

    Dated: August 17, 2012.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2012-21279 Filed 8-28-12; 8:45 am]
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