Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Celltech Manufacturing CA, Inc.,

[Federal Register: January 15, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 10)]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Notice of Registration

By Notice dated June 10, 2002, and published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2002, (67 FR 42059), Celltech Manufacturing CA, Inc., 3501 West Garry Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92704, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of methylphenidate (1724), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II.

The firm plans to manufacture the listed controlled substance to make finished dosage forms for distribution to its customers.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code, section 823(a) and determined that the registration of Celltech Manufacturing CA, Inc. to manufacture the listed controlled substance is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Celltech Manufacturing CA, Inc. on a regular basis to ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the public interest. These investigations have included inspection and testing of the company's physical security system, audits of the company's records, 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 28 CFR 0.100 and 0.104, the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, hereby orders that the application submitted by the above firm for registration as a bulk manufacture of the basic class of controlled substance listed above is granted.

Dated: December 13, 2002. Laura M. Nagel, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.

[FR Doc. 03-768 Filed 1-14-03; 8:45 am]

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