[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 17 (Friday, January 25, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5499-5500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-01603]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; 
Johnson Matthey, Inc.

    By Notice dated May 9, 2012, and published in the Federal Register 
on May 21, 2012, 77 FR 30026, Johnson Matthey, Inc., Custom 
Pharmaceuticals Department, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, New Jersey 
08066-1742, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of 
Tapentadol (9780), a basic class of controlled substance listed in 
schedule II.
    The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substance 
for sale to its customers.
    One comment objecting to the granting of registration as a bulk 
manufacturer of the basic class of controlled substance listed to this 
applicant was received. However, after a thorough review of this 
matter, DEA has concluded that the issues raised in the comment and 
objection do not warrant the denial of this application.
    DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined 
that the registration of Johnson Matthey, Inc., to manufacture the 
listed basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the 
public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Johnson Matthey, 
Inc., to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the 
public interest. The

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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 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as 
a bulk manufacturer of the basic class of controlled substance listed.

    Dated: January 15, 2013.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-01603 Filed 1-24-13; 8:45 am]
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