[Federal Register: January 15, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 10)] [Notices] [Page 2618] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15ja09-127] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Importer of Controlled Substances; Notice of Registration By Notice dated October 9, 2008, and published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2008 (73 FR 61908), Noramco Inc., 500 Swedes Landing Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19801-4417, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as an importer of Opium, Raw (9600) and Concentrate of Poppy Straw (9670), basic classes of controlled substances listed in schedule II. The company plans to import the listed controlled substances to manufacture other controlled substances. No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and Sec. 952(a) and determined that the registration of Noramco, Inc., 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 Noramco, 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: January 9, 2009. Joseph T. Rannazzisi, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration. [FR Doc. E9-773 Filed 1-14-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-09-P