[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4974-4975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01782]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Drug Enforcement Administration

Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration; 
Chattem Chemicals, Inc.

    By Notice dated August 14, 2013, and published in the Federal 
Register on August 20, 2013, 78 FR 51210, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 3801 
St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made application by 
renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered 
as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of controlled 
substances:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (2010)...........  I
4-Methoxyamphetamine (7411)................  I
Dihydromorphine (9145).....................  I
Amphetamine (1100).........................  II
Methamphetamine (1105).....................  II
Lisdexamfetamine (1205)....................  II
Methylphenidate (1724).....................  II
Pentobarbital (2270).......................  II
Codeine (9050).............................  II
Dihydrocodeine (9120)......................  II
Oxycodone (9143)...........................  II
Hydromorphone (9150).......................  II
Hydrocodone (9193).........................  II
Meperidine (9230)..........................  II
Methadone (9250)...........................  II
Methadone intermediate (9254)..............  II
Morphine (9300)............................  II
Oripavine (9330)...........................  II
Thebaine (9333)............................  II
Opium tincture (9630)......................  II
Opium, powdered (9639).....................  II
Opium, granulated (9640)...................  II
Oxymorphone (9652).........................  II
Noroxymorphone (9668)......................  II
Alfentanil (9737)..........................  II
Remifentanil (9739)........................  II
Sufentanil (9740)..........................  II
Tapentadol (9780)..........................  II
Fentanyl (9801)............................  II
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    The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances 
in bulk for distribution and sale to its customers. Regarding (9640), 
the company plans to manufacture another controlled substance for sale 
to its customers.
    No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered 
the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a), and determined that the registration 
of Chattem Chemicals, Inc., to manufacture the listed basic classes of 
controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this 
time. 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

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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 classes of controlled substances listed.

    Dated: January 15, 2014.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-01782 Filed 1-29-14; 8:45 am]
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