[Federal Register: February 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 35)] [Notices] [Page 9591] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21fe08-92] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated November 20, 2007 and published in the Federal Register on November 30, 2007 (72 FR 67759), Lipomed Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, made application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule I: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Drug Schedule ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Methcathinone (1237)....................... I N-Ethylamphetamine (1475).................. I Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (2010)........... I 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-[n]- I propylthiophenethylamine (7348). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for clinical trials, research, analytical purposes, and distribution 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 Lipomed 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 protocols in effect on May 1, 1971, at this time. DEA has investigated Lipomed 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 class of controlled substance listed. Dated: February 12, 2008. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E8-3183 Filed 2-20-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P