[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7233-7234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2829]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration


Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration

    By Notice dated November 1, 2010, and published in the Federal 
Register on November 15, 2010, 75 FR 69705, Chattem Chemicals, Inc., 
3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Building 18, 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
Phenylacetone (8501).......................  II
Opium, raw (9600)..........................  II
Concentrate of Poppy Straw (9670)..........  II
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    The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to 
manufacture bulk controlled substances 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 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

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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: February 2, 2011.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2011-2829 Filed 2-8-11; 8:45 am]
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