[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53216-53220]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21280]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[Docket No. DEA-393]


Established Aggregate Production Quotas for Schedule I and II 
Controlled Substances and Assessment of Annual Needs for the List I 
Chemicals Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine for 2015

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice 
(DOJ).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice establishes the initial 2015 aggregate production 
quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II of the 
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the assessment of annual needs for 
the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and 
phenylpropanolamine.

DATES: Effective date: Effective September 8, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Imelda Paredes, Executive Assistant, 
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 
Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152, Telephone: (202) 598-6812.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Legal Authority

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) implements and enforces 
titles II and III of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and 
Control Act of 1970, as amended. Titles II and III are referred to as 
the ``Controlled Substances Act'' and the ``Controlled Substances 
Import and Export Act,'' respectively, and are collectively referred to 
as the ``Controlled Substances Act'' or the ``CSA'' for the purpose of 
this action. 21 U.S.C. 801-971. The DEA publishes the implementing 
regulations for these statutes in title 21 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR), parts 1300 to 1321. The CSA and its implementing 
regulations are designed to prevent, detect, and eliminate the 
diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals into the 
illicit market while providing for the legitimate medical, scientific, 
research, and industrial needs of the United States. Controlled 
substances have the potential for abuse and dependence and are 
controlled to protect the public health and safety.
    Section 306 of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. 826) 
requires the Attorney General to establish aggregate production quotas 
for each basic class of controlled substance listed in schedules I and 
II and for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. This 
responsibility has been delegated to the Administrator of the DEA 
through 28 CFR 0.100(b). The Administrator, in turn, has redelegated 
this function to the Deputy Administrator, pursuant to 28 CFR pt. 0 
subpt. R, App.

Background

    The 2015 aggregate production quotas and assessment of annual needs 
represent those quantities of schedule I and II controlled substances 
and the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and 
phenylpropanolamine to be manufactured in the United States in 2015 to 
provide for the estimated medical, scientific, research, and industrial 
needs of the United States, lawful export requirements, and the 
establishment and maintenance of reserve stocks. These quotas include 
imports of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine but do 
not include imports of controlled substances for use in industrial 
processes.
    On July 2, 2014, a notice titled, ``Proposed Aggregate Production 
Quotas for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances and Proposed 
Assessment of Annual Needs for the List I Chemicals Ephedrine, 
Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine for 2015'' was published in 
the Federal Register. 79 FR 37772. This notice proposed the 2015 
aggregate production quotas for each basic class of controlled 
substance listed in schedules I and II and the 2015 assessment of 
annual needs for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and 
phenylpropanolamine. All interested persons were invited to comment on 
or object to the proposed aggregate production quotas and the proposed 
assessment of annual needs on or before August 1, 2014.

Comments Received

    Five comments were received from DEA-registered manufacturers 
within the published comment period, offering comments on a total of 32 
schedule I and II controlled substances. None of the respondents 
commented on the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and 
phenylpropanolamine. Commenters stated that the proposed aggregate 
production quotas for 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino) butan-1-
one (butylone), 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino) pentan-1-one 
(pentylone), 2-(4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25B-NBOMe), 2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-
N-(2-methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25C-NBOMe), 2-(4-Iodo-2,5-
dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25I-NBOMe), 2-
(Methylamino)-1-phenylpentan-1-one (pentedrone), 3-Fluoro-N-
methylcathinone (3-FMC), 4-Fluoro-N-methylcathinone (4-FMC), 4-Anilino-
N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP), 4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone (4-MEC), 4-
Methyl-[alpha]-pyrrolidinopropiophenone (4-MePPP), alpha-
Pyrrolidinobutiophenone ([alpha]-PBP), alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone 
([alpha]-PVP), amphetamine (for sale), codeine (for sale), 
dihydrocodeine, diphenoxylate, fentanyl, hydrocodone (for sale), 
hydromorphone, levorphanol, marihuana, morphine (for conversion), N-(1-
Amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide 
(ADB-PINACA), N-(1-Amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-
1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB-FUBINACA), naphthylpyrovalerone 
(naphyrone), oripavine, oxycodone (for conversion), oxymorphone (for 
conversion), oxymorphone (for sale), Quinolin-8-yl 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-
1H-indole-3-carboxylate (5-Flouro-PB-22), and Quinolin-8-yl 1-pentyl-
1H-indole-3-carboxylate (PB-22) were insufficient to provide for the 
estimated medical, scientific, research, and industrial needs of the 
United States, export requirements, and the establishment and 
maintenance of reserve stocks.

Determination of 2015 Aggregate Production Quotas and Assessment of 
Annual Needs

    In determining the 2015 aggregate production quotas and assessment 
of annual needs, the DEA has taken into consideration the above 
comments along with the factors set forth at 21 CFR 1303.11 and 21 CFR 
1315.11, in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 826 (a), and other relevant 
factors, including the consideration of 2014 manufacturing quotas, 
current 2014 sales and inventories, 2015 export requirements, 
industrial use, additional applications for quotas, as well as 
information on research and product development requirements. Based on 
this information, the DEA has determined

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that adjustments to the proposed aggregate production quotas and 
assessment of annual needs for alfentanil, cocaine, codeine-N-oxide, 
codeine (for sale), dihydrocodeine, fentanyl, hydromorphone, 
levorphanol, marihuana, oripavine, oxymorphone (for conversion), and 
ephedrine (for sale) are warranted. This notice reflects those 
adjustments.
    Regarding 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino)butan-1-one 
(butylone), 1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino)pentan-1-one 
(pentylone), 2-(4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-
methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25B-NBOMe), 2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-
N-(2-methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25C-NBOMe), 2-(4-Iodo-2,5-
dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25I-NBOMe), 2-
(Methylamino)-1-phenylpentan-1-one (pentedrone), 3-Fluoro-N-
methylcathinone (3-FMC), 4-Fluoro-N-methylcathinone (4-FMC), 4-Anilino-
N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP), 4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone (4-MEC), 4-
Methyl-[alpha]-pyrrolidinopropiophenone (4-MePPP), alpha-
Pyrrolidinobutiophenone ([alpha]-PBP), alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone 
([alpha]-PVP), amphetamine (for sale), dihydrocodeine, fentanyl, 
hydromorphone, levorphanol, marihuana, N-(1-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-
oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (ADB-PINACA), N-(1-
Amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-
carboxamide (AB-FUBINACA), naphthylpyrovalerone (naphyrone), oxycodone 
(for conversion), oxymorphone (for sale), Quinolin-8-yl 1-(5-
fluoropentyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (5-Flouro-PB-22), and Quinolin-8-
yl 1-pentyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (PB-22), the DEA has determined 
that the proposed aggregate production quotas are sufficient to provide 
for the 2015 estimated medical, scientific, research, and industrial 
needs of the United States, export requirements, and the establishment 
and maintenance of reserve stocks. This notice finalizes these 
aggregate production quotas at the same amounts as proposed.
    As described in the previously published notice proposing the 2015 
aggregate production quotas and assessment of annual needs, the DEA has 
specifically considered that inventory allowances granted to individual 
manufacturers may not always result in the availability of sufficient 
quantities to maintain an adequate reserve stock pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 
826(a), as intended. See 21 CFR 1303.24. This would be concerning if a 
natural disaster or other unforeseen event resulted in substantial 
disruption to the amount of controlled substances available to provide 
for legitimate public need. As such, the DEA has included in all 
established schedule II aggregate production quotas, and certain 
schedule I aggregate production quotas, an additional 25% of the 
estimated medical, scientific, and research needs as part of the amount 
necessary to ensure the establishment and maintenance of reserve 
stocks. The resulting established aggregate production quota will 
reflect these included amounts. This action will not affect the ability 
of manufacturers to maintain inventory allowances as specified by 
regulation. The DEA expects that maintaining this reserve in certain 
established aggregate production quotas will mitigate adverse public 
effects if an unforeseen event results in the substantial disruption to 
the amount of controlled substances available to provide for legitimate 
public need, as determined by the DEA. The DEA does not anticipate 
utilizing the reserve in the absence of these circumstances.
    In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 826, 21 CFR 1303.11, and 21 CFR 
1315.11, the Deputy Administrator hereby establishes the 2015 aggregate 
production quotas for the following schedule I and II controlled 
substances and the 2015 assessment of annual needs for the list I 
chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, 
expressed in grams of anhydrous acid or base, as follows:

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                                                       Established 2015
                     Basic class                          quotas (g)
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                               Schedule I
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(1-Pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(2,2,3,3-                                     15
 tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone (UR-144)..........
[1-(5-Fluoro-pentyl)-1H-indol-3-yl](2,2,3,3-                          15
 tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone (XLR11)...........
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino)butan-1-one                   15
 (butylone).........................................
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(methylamino)pentan-1-one                  15
 (pentylone)........................................
1-(1-Phenylcyclohexyl)pyrrolidine...................                  10
1-(5-Fluoropentyl)-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (AM2201)...                  45
1-(5-Fluoropentyl)-3-(2-iodobenzoyl)indole (AM694)..                  45
1-[1-(2-Thienyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine...............                  15
1-[2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethyl]-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole                      45
 (JWH-200)..........................................
1-Butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-073).............                  45
1-Cyclohexylethyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole                     45
 (SR-18 and RCS-8)..................................
1-Hexyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-019).............                  45
1-Methyl-4-phenyl-4-propionoxypiperidine............                   2
1-Pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018 and AM678)..                  45
1-Pentyl-3-(2-chlorophenylacetyl)indole (JWH-203)...                  45
1-Pentyl-3-(2-methoxyphenylacetyl)indole (JWH-250)..                  45
1-Pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-398)...                  45
1-Pentyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-122)...                  45
1-Pentyl-3-[(4-methoxy)-benzoyl]indole (SR-19, RCS-                   45
 4).................................................
1-Pentyl-3-[1-(4-methoxynaphthoyl)]indole (JWH-081).                  45
2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-n-propylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-P).                  30
2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-E)....                  30
2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-D)...                  30
2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-nitro-phenyl)ethanamine (2C-N)...                  30
2-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-H)............                  30
2-(4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-                                 15
 methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25B-NBOMe; 2C-B-NBOMe;
 25B; Cimbi-36).....................................
2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-C)...                  30
2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-                                15
 methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25C-NBOMe; 2C-C-NBOMe;
 25C; Cimbi-82).....................................
2-(4-Iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-I).....                  30

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2-(4-Iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(2-                                  15
 methoxybenzyl)ethanamine (25I-NBOMe; 2C-I-NBOMe;
 25I; Cimbi-5)......................................
2-(Methylamino)-1-phenylpentan-1-one (pentedrone)...                  15
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine (DOET).............                  25
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-n-propylthiophenethylamine..........                  25
2,5-Dimethoxyamphetamine............................                  25
2-[4-(Ethylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine (2C-                  30
 T-2)...............................................
2-[4-(Isopropylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine                   30
 (2C-T-4)...........................................
3,4,5-Trimethoxyamphetamine.........................                  25
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA).................                  55
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)............                  50
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (MDEA)........                  40
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone (methylone)....                  50
3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)...............                  35
3-Fluoro-N-methylcathinone (3-FMC)..................                  15
3-Methylfentanyl....................................                   2
3-Methylthiofentanyl................................                   2
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (DOB)..............                  25
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (2-CB)..........                  25
4-Fluoro-N-methylcathinone (4-FMC)..................                  15
4-Methoxyamphetamine................................                 100
4-Methyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (DOM).............                  25
4-Methylaminorex....................................                  25
4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone (4-MEC)...................                  15
4-Methyl-N-methylcathinone (mephedrone).............                  45
4-Methyl-[alpha]-pyrrolidinopropiophenone (4-MePPP).                  15
5-(1,1-Dimethylheptyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-                                  68
 hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol..........................
5-(1,1-Dimethyloctyl)-2-[(1R,3S)-3-                                   53
 hydroxycyclohexyl]-phenol (cannabicyclohexanol or
 CP-47,497 C8-homolog)..............................
5-Methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine.............                  25
5-Methoxy-N,N-diisopropyltryptamine.................                  25
5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine....................                  25
Acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl.........................                   2
Acetyldihydrocodeine................................                   2
Acetylmethadol......................................                   2
Allylprodine........................................                   2
Alphacetylmethadol..................................                   2
alpha-Ethyltryptamine...............................                  25
Alphameprodine......................................                   2
Alphamethadol.......................................                   2
alpha-Methylfentanyl................................                   2
alpha-Methylthiofentanyl............................                   2
alpha-Methyltryptamine (AMT)........................                  25
alpha-Pyrrolidinobutiophenone ([alpha]-PBP).........                  15
alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone ([alpha]-PVP)........                  15
Aminorex............................................                  25
Benzylmorphine......................................                   2
Betacetylmethadol...................................                   2
beta-Hydroxy-3-methylfentanyl.......................                   2
beta-Hydroxyfentanyl................................                   2
Betameprodine.......................................                   2
Betamethadol........................................                   4
Betaprodine.........................................                   2
Bufotenine..........................................                   3
Cathinone...........................................                  70
Codeine methylbromide...............................                   5
Codeine-N-oxide.....................................                 305
Desomorphine........................................                   5
Diethyltryptamine...................................                  25
Difenoxin...........................................                  50
Dihydromorphine.....................................           3,990,000
Dimethyltryptamine..................................                  35
Dipipanone..........................................                   5
Fenethylline........................................                   5
gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid...........................          70,250,000
Heroin..............................................                  25
Hydromorphinol......................................                   2
Hydroxypethidine....................................                   2
Ibogaine............................................                   5
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)....................                  35
Marihuana...........................................             125,000
Mescaline...........................................                  25
Methaqualone........................................                  10
Methcathinone.......................................                  25
Methyldesorphine....................................                   5

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Methyldihydromorphine...............................                   2
Morphine methylbromide..............................                   5
Morphine methylsulfonate............................                   5
Morphine-N-oxide....................................                 350
N-(1-Adamantyl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide                    15
 (AKB48)............................................
N-(1-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-                 15
 indazole-3-carboxamide (ADB-PINACA)................
N-(1-Amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(4-                            15
 fluorobenzyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB-
 FUBINACA)..........................................
N,N-Dimethylamphetamine.............................                  25
Naphthylpyrovalerone (naphyrone)....................                  15
N-Benzylpiperazine..................................                  25
N-Ethyl-1-phenylcyclohexylamine.....................                   5
N-Ethylamphetamine..................................                  24
N-Hydroxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine.............                  24
Noracymethadol......................................                   2
Norlevorphanol......................................                  52
Normethadone........................................                   2
Normorphine.........................................                  18
Phenomorphan........................................                   2
Psilocybin..........................................                  30
Psilocyn............................................                  30
Quinolin-8-yl 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indole-3-                         15
 carboxylate (5-fluoro-PB-22; 5F-PB-22).............
Quinolin-8-yl 1-pentyl-1H-indole-3-carboxylate (PB-                   15
 22; QUPIC).........................................
Tetrahydrocannabinols...............................             497,500
Thiofentanyl........................................                   2
Tilidine............................................                  10
Trimeperidine.......................................                   2
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                               Schedule II
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1-Phenylcyclohexylamine.............................                   5
1-Piperidinocyclohexanecarbonitrile.................                   5
4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (ANPP)...........           2,687,500
Alfentanil..........................................              17,750
Alphaprodine........................................                   3
Amobarbital.........................................              25,125
Amphetamine (for conversion)........................          21,875,000
Amphetamine (for sale)..............................          37,500,000
Carfentanil.........................................                  19
Cocaine.............................................             275,000
Codeine (for conversion)............................          50,000,000
Codeine (for sale)..................................          49,500,000
Dextropropoxyphene..................................                  19
Dihydrocodeine......................................             226,375
Diphenoxylate.......................................           1,337,500
Ecgonine............................................             174,375
Ethylmorphine.......................................                   3
Fentanyl............................................           2,150,000
Glutethimide........................................                   3
Hydrocodone (for conversion)........................             137,500
Hydrocodone (for sale)..............................          99,625,000
Hydromorphone.......................................           7,000,000
Isomethadone........................................                   5
Levo-alphacetylmethadol (LAAM)......................                   4
Levomethorphan......................................                   5
Levorphanol.........................................               7,125
Lisdexamfetamine....................................          29,750,000
Meperidine..........................................           6,250,000
Meperidine Intermediate-A...........................                   6
Meperidine Intermediate-B...........................                  11
Meperidine Intermediate-C...........................                   6
Metazocine..........................................                  19
Methadone (for sale)................................          31,875,000
Methadone Intermediate..............................          34,375,000
Methamphetamine.....................................           2,061,375
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[1,250,000 grams of levo-desoxyephedrine for use in a non-controlled,
 non-prescription product; 750,000 grams for methamphetamine mostly for
 conversion to a schedule III product; and 61,375 grams for
 methamphetamine (for sale)]
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Methylphenidate.....................................          83,750,000
Morphine (for conversion)...........................          91,250,000
Morphine (for sale).................................          62,500,000
Nabilone............................................              18,750
Noroxymorphone (for conversion).....................          17,500,000

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Noroxymorphone (for sale)...........................           1,475,000
Opium (powder)......................................             112,500
Opium (tincture)....................................             687,500
Oripavine...........................................          35,000,000
Oxycodone (for conversion)..........................           8,350,000
Oxycodone (for sale)................................         137,500,000
Oxymorphone (for conversion)........................          29,000,000
Oxymorphone (for sale)..............................           7,750,000
Pentobarbital.......................................          35,000,000
Phenazocine.........................................                   6
Phencyclidine.......................................                  19
Phenmetrazine.......................................                   3
Phenylacetone.......................................           9,375,000
Racemethorphan......................................                   3
Remifentanil........................................               3,750
Secobarbital........................................             215,003
Sufentanil..........................................               6,255
Tapentadol..........................................          12,500,000
Thebaine............................................         125,000,000
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                            List I Chemicals
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Ephedrine (for conversion)..........................           1,000,000
Ephedrine (for sale)................................           4,000,000
Phenylpropanolamine (for conversion)................          44,800,000
Phenylpropanolamine (for sale)......................           8,500,000
Pseudoephedrine (for conversion)....................               7,000
Pseudoephedrine (for sale)..........................         224,500,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The Deputy Administrator also establishes aggregate production 
quotas for all other schedule I and II controlled substances included 
in 21 CFR 1308.11 and 1308.12 at zero. In accordance with 21 CFR 
1303.13 and 21 CFR 1315.13, upon consideration of the relevant factors, 
the Deputy Administrator may adjust the 2015 aggregate production 
quotas and assessment of annual needs as needed.

    Dated: September 2, 2014.
Thomas M. Harrigan,
Deputy Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-21280 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
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