Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration; Johnson Matthey, Inc., Pharmaceutical Materials

Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 54 (Tuesday, March 20, 2012)

Federal Register Volume 77, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 20, 2012)

Notices

Pages 16262-16263

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov

FR Doc No: 2012-6722

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration; Johnson Matthey, Inc., Pharmaceutical Materials

By Notice dated December 2, 2011, and published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2011, 76 FR 77253, Johnson Matthey, Inc., Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, New Jersey 08066-1742, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of the following basic classes of controlled substances:

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Drug Schedule

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Coca Leaves (9040)......................... II

Thebaine (9333)............................ II

Opium, raw (9600).......................... II

Noroxymorphone (9668)...................... II

Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670)............. II

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The company plans to import the listed controlled substances as raw materials, to be used in the manufacture of bulk controlled substances, for distribution to its customers. In regard

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to the non-narcotic raw material, the company plans to import gram amounts to be used as reference standards for sale to its customers.

Comments and requests for hearings on applications to import narcotic raw material are not appropriate, 72 FR 3417 (2007). Regarding all other basic classes of controlled substances, no comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a), and determined that the registration of Johnson Matthey, 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. DEA has investigated Johnson Matthey, Inc. 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. 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 basic classes of controlled substances listed.

Dated: March 8, 2012.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.

FR Doc. 2012-6722 Filed 3-19-12; 8:45 am

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