[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 222 (Monday, November 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 69131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27481]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances, Notice of Registration, 
Chattem Chemicals, Inc.

    By Notice dated August 15, 2013, and published in the Federal 
Register on August 26, 2013, 78 FR 52801, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 3801 
St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, 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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Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine (8333)..  II
Phenylacetone (8501).......................  II
Opium, raw (9600)..........................  II
Poppy Straw Concentrate (9670).............  II
Tapentadol (9780)..........................  II
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    The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to 
manufacture bulk controlled substances for sale to its customers. The 
company plans to import an intermediate form of Tapentadol (9780); and 
then to bulk manufacture Tapentadol for distribution to its customers.
    Comments and requests for hearings on applications to import 
narcotic raw material are not appropriate. 72 FR 3417 (2007).
    DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and 
determined that the registration of Chattem Chemicals, 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 Chattem Chemicals, 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: November 5, 2013.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2013-27481 Filed 11-15-13; 8:45 am]
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