[Federal Register: July 20, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 138)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

 
Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By notice dated March 5, 2004, and published in the Federal 
Register on March 15, 2004, (69 FR 12180), Roche Diagnostics 
Corporation, Attn: Regulatory Compliance, 9115 Hague Road, 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250, made application by renewal to the Drug 
Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk 
manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances:

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                    Drug                               Schedule
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (7315)..........  I
Tetrahydrocannabinols (7370)...............  I
Alphamethadol (9605).......................  I
Phencyclidine (7471).......................  II
Benzoylecgonine (9180).....................  II
Methadone (9250)...........................  II
Morphine (9300)............................  II
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    The company plans to produce small quantities of controlled 
substances for use in diagnostic products.
    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 
Roche Diagnostics Corporation, to manufacture the listed basic classes 
of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this 
time. DEA has investigated Roche Diagnostics Corporation 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. 823, 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: July 8, 2004.
William J. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-16384 Filed 7-17-04; 8:45 am]

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