[Federal Register: February 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 30)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated February 20, 2008, and published in the Federal
Register on February 29, 2008 (73 FR 11148), Meridian Medical
Technologies, 2555 Hermelin Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63144, made
application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to
be registered as an importer of Morphine (9300), a basic class of
controlled substance listed in schedule II.
    The company plans to import products for research experimentation
or clinical use and analytical testing.
    One objection was received; however, it has subsequently been
withdrawn.
    DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and 952(a) and
determined that the registration of Meridian Medical Technologies to
import the basic class of controlled substance is consistent with the
public interest, and with United States obligations under international
treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this
time. DEA has investigated Meridian Medical Technologies 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 class of controlled substance
listed.

    Dated: February 9, 2009.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. E9-3392 Filed 2-13-09; 8:45 am]

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