[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 15561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06547]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[Docket No. DEA-392]


Importer of Controlled Substances Registration: Noramco, Inc.

ACTION: Notice of registration.

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SUMMARY: Noramco, Inc. applied to be registered as an importer of 
certain basic classes of controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) grants Noramco, Inc. registration as an importer 
of those controlled substance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By notice dated August 21, 2015, and 
published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2015, 80 FR 52510, 
Noramco, Inc., 1440 Olympic Drive, Athens, Georgia 30601 applied to be 
registered as an importer of certain basic classes of controlled 
substances. Comments and requests for hearings on applications to 
import narcotic raw material are not appropriate. 72 FR 3417 (January 
25, 2007). No comments or objections were submitted for this notice.
    The DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823, 952(a) and 
958(a) and determined that the registration of Noramco, Inc. to import 
the basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the 
public interest and with United States obligations under international 
treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971. The DEA 
investigated the company's maintenance of effective controls against 
diversion by inspecting and testing the company's physical security 
systems, verifying the company's compliance with state and local laws, 
and reviewing the company's background and history.
    Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952(a) and 958(a), and in 
accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34, the above-named company is granted 
registration as an importer of the following basic classes of 
controlled substances:

 
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            Controlled substance                       Schedule
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Phenylacetone (8501).......................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670).............  II
Tapentadol (9780)..........................  II
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    The company plans to import thebaine (9333) analytical reference 
standards for distribution to its customers. The company plans to 
import an intermediate form of tapentadol (9780) to bulk manufacture 
tapentadol for distribution to its customers. The company plans to 
import phenylacetone (8501) and poppy straw concentrate (9670) to 
manufacture other controlled substances.

    Dated: March 14, 2016.
Louis J. Milione,
Deputy Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2016-06547 Filed 3-22-16; 8:45 am]
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