[Federal Register: November 12, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 218)] [Notices] [Page 68688] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr12no02-113] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Manufacturer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated April 11, 2002, and published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2002 (67 FR 20828), Noramco of Delaware, Inc., Division of McNeilab, Inc., which has changed its name to Noramco of Delaware, Inc., Division of Ortho-McNeil, Inc., 500 Old Swedes Landing Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Drug Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Codeine (9050).............................. II Oxycodone (9143)............................ II Hydrocodone (9193).......................... II Morphine (9300)............................. II Thebaine (9333)............................. II ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The firm plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances for distribution to its customers as bulk product. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in Title 21, United States Code, section 823(a) and determined that the registration of Noramco of Delaware, Inc. to manufacture the listed controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Noramco of Delaware, Inc. on a regular basis to ensure that the company's continued registration is consistent with the public interest. These investigations have included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, audits of the company's records, 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 28 CFR 0.100 and 0.104, the Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, hereby orders that the application submitted by the above firm for registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed above is granted. Dated: October 21, 2002. Laura M. Nagel, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. 02-28656 Filed 11-8-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-M