Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Groff NA Hemplex LLC, 21889-21890 [2020-08334]

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Noroxymorphone ............................................................................................................................................................. Sufentanil ......................................................................................................................................................................... Fentanyl ........................................................................................................................................................................... The company plans to import the listed controlled substances for sale to research facilities for drug testing and analysis. In reference to drug codes 7360 (Marihuana) and 7370 (Tetrahydrocannabinols) the company plans to import a synthetic cannabidiol and a synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration. William T. McDermott, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–08328 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–621] Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Groff NA Hemplex LLC jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Notice of application. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is providing notice of an application it has received from an entity applying to be registered to manufacture in bulk basic class(es) of controlled substances listed in schedule I. DEA intends to evaluate this and other SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 pending applications according to proposed regulations that, if finalized, would govern the program of growing marihuana for scientific and medical research under DEA registration. DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefor, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before June 19, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. To ensure proper handling of comments, please reference Docket No. DEA–621 in all correspondence, including attachments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) prohibits the cultivation and distribution of marihuana except by persons who are registered under the CSA to do so for lawful purposes. In accordance with the purposes specified in 21 CFR 1301.33(a), DEA is providing notice that the entity identified below has applied for registration as a bulk manufacturer of schedule I controlled substances. In response, registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefor, may file written comments on or objections PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9055 9145 9200 9307 9313 9750 9814 9821 1105 1631 1724 2125 2270 2315 2550 7471 8501 9050 9120 9170 9180 9190 9193 9220 9230 9233 9234 9273 9665 9668 9740 9801 Schedule I I I I I I I I II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II of the requested registration, as provided in this notice. This notice does not constitute any evaluation or determination of the merits of the application submitted. The applicant plans to manufacture bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for product development and distribution to DEA-registered researchers. If the application for registration is granted, the registrant would not be authorized to conduct other activity under this registration aside from those coincident activities specifically authorized by DEA regulations. DEA will evaluate the application for registration as a bulk manufacturer for compliance with all applicable laws, treaties, and regulations and to ensure adequate safeguards against diversion are in place. As this applicant has applied to become registered as a bulk manufacturer of marihuana, the application will be evaluated under the criteria of 21 U.S.C. 823(a). DEA proposes to conduct this evaluation in the manner described in the rule proposed at 85 FR 16292, published on March 23, 2020, if finalized. In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), DEA is providing notice that on February 28, 2020, Groff NA Hemplex LLC, 100 Redco Avenue, Suite E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1 21890 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 76 / Monday, April 20, 2020 / Notices A, Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356–1436, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substances: Controlled substance marihuana ........................ tetrahydrocannabinols ..... Drug code Schedule 7360 7370 I I The applicant’s notice above applied to become registered with DEA to grow marihuana as a bulk manufacturer subsequent to a 2016 DEA policy statement that provided information on how it intended to expand the number of registrations, and described in general terms the way it would oversee those additional growers. In order to complete the evaluation and registration process for applicants to grow marihuana, DEA has proposed regulations that, if finalized, would supersede the 2016 policy statement and govern persons seeking to become registered with DEA to grow marihuana as a bulk manufacturer, consistent with applicable law. The proposed regulations are available at 85 FR 16292. William T. McDermott, Assistant Administrator. Controlled substance Marihuana ........................ Tetrahydrocannabinols .... Amphetamine .................. Lisdexamfetamine ........... Pentobarbital ................... ANPP (4-Anilino-Nphenethyl-4-piperidine). Codeine ........................... Oxycodone ...................... Hydromorphone ............... Hydrocodone ................... Meperidine ....................... Morphine .......................... Fentanyl ........................... Drug code Schedule 7360 7370 1100 1205 2270 8333 I I II II II II 9050 9143 9150 9193 9230 9300 9801 II II II II II II II The company plans to manufacture the above controlled substances as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for use in product development and for distribution to its customers. In reference to drug codes 7360 (Marihuana) and 7370 (Tetrahydrocannabinols), the company plans to bulk manufacture these drugs as synthetics. No other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration. William T. McDermott, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–08330 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P [FR Doc. 2020–08334 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–609] [Docket No. DEA–622] Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Purisys, LLC Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: AMRI Rensselaer, Inc. ACTION: ACTION: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before June 19, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. DATES: In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on March 9, 2020, AMRI Rensselaer, Inc., 33 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, New York 12144–2951, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substances: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:34 Apr 17, 2020 Jkt 250001 Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before May 20, 2020. Such persons may also file a written request for a hearing on the application on or before May 20, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All requests for a hearing must be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Administrator, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. All request for a hearing should also be sent to: (1) Drug Enforcement Administration, Attn: Hearing Clerk/OALJ, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152; and (2) Drug Enforcement Administration, DATES: Notice of application. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of application. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Attn: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.34(a), this is notice that on January 30, 2020, Purisys, LLC, 1550 Olympic Drive, Athens, Georgia 30601–1602 applied to be registered as an importer of the following basic class(es) of controlled substances: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Controlled substance Marihuana Extract .......... Marihuana ....................... Tetrahydrocannabinols ... Nabilone ......................... Phenylacetone ................ Levorphanol .................... Thebaine ......................... Poppy Straw Concentrate. Tapentadol ...................... Drug code Schedule 7350 7360 7370 7379 8501 9220 9333 9670 I I I II II II II II 9780 II The company plans to import drug code 8501, Phenylacetone and drug code 9670, Poppy Straw Concentrate to bulk manufacture other controlled substances for distribution to its customers. The company plans to import impurities of buprenorphine that have been determined by DEA to be captured under drug code 9333, Thebaine. In reference to drug codes 7360, Marihuana and 7370, Tetrahydrocannabinols the company plans to import a Synthetic Cannabidiol and a Synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinol. No other activity for these drug codes is authorized for this registration. Placement of these drugs codes on the company’s registration does not translate into automatic approval of subsequent permit applications to import controlled substances. Approval of permit applications will occur only when the registrant’s business activity is consistent with what is authorized under 21 U.S.C. 952(a)(2). Authorization will not extend to the import of FDAapproved or non-approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. William T. McDermott, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–08270 Filed 4–17–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–09–P E:\FR\FM\20APN1.SGM 20APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 76 (Monday, April 20, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21889-21890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08334]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

[Docket No. DEA-621]


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk 
Manufacturer of Marihuana: Groff NA Hemplex LLC

ACTION: Notice of application.

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SUMMARY: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is providing notice 
of an application it has received from an entity applying to be 
registered to manufacture in bulk basic class(es) of controlled 
substances listed in schedule I. DEA intends to evaluate this and other 
pending applications according to proposed regulations that, if 
finalized, would govern the program of growing marihuana for scientific 
and medical research under DEA registration.

DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), 
and applicants therefor, may file written comments on or objections to 
the issuance of the proposed registration on or before June 19, 2020.

ADDRESSES:  Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement 
Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 
Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. To ensure proper 
handling of comments, please reference Docket No. DEA-621 in all 
correspondence, including attachments.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) 
prohibits the cultivation and distribution of marihuana except by 
persons who are registered under the CSA to do so for lawful purposes. 
In accordance with the purposes specified in 21 CFR 1301.33(a), DEA is 
providing notice that the entity identified below has applied for 
registration as a bulk manufacturer of schedule I controlled 
substances. In response, registered bulk manufacturers of the affected 
basic class(es), and applicants therefor, may file written comments on 
or objections of the requested registration, as provided in this 
notice. This notice does not constitute any evaluation or determination 
of the merits of the application submitted.
    The applicant plans to manufacture bulk active pharmaceutical 
ingredients (APIs) for product development and distribution to DEA-
registered researchers. If the application for registration is granted, 
the registrant would not be authorized to conduct other activity under 
this registration aside from those coincident activities specifically 
authorized by DEA regulations. DEA will evaluate the application for 
registration as a bulk manufacturer for compliance with all applicable 
laws, treaties, and regulations and to ensure adequate safeguards 
against diversion are in place.
    As this applicant has applied to become registered as a bulk 
manufacturer of marihuana, the application will be evaluated under the 
criteria of 21 U.S.C. 823(a). DEA proposes to conduct this evaluation 
in the manner described in the rule proposed at 85 FR 16292, published 
on March 23, 2020, if finalized.
    In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), DEA is providing notice that 
on February 28, 2020, Groff NA Hemplex LLC, 100 Redco Avenue, Suite

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A, Red Lion, Pennsylvania 17356-1436, applied to be registered as a 
bulk manufacturer of the following basic class(es) of controlled 
substances:

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                                           Drug
          Controlled substance             code          Schedule
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marihuana...............................    7360  I
tetrahydrocannabinols...................    7370  I
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    The applicant's notice above applied to become registered with DEA 
to grow marihuana as a bulk manufacturer subsequent to a 2016 DEA 
policy statement that provided information on how it intended to expand 
the number of registrations, and described in general terms the way it 
would oversee those additional growers. In order to complete the 
evaluation and registration process for applicants to grow marihuana, 
DEA has proposed regulations that, if finalized, would supersede the 
2016 policy statement and govern persons seeking to become registered 
with DEA to grow marihuana as a bulk manufacturer, consistent with 
applicable law. The proposed regulations are available at 85 FR 16292.

William T. McDermott,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-08334 Filed 4-17-20; 8:45 am]
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