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expected to be handled by persons who
hold DEA registrations, by persons who
are not currently registered with DEA to
handle controlled substances, or both.
Therefore, DEA is unable to estimate the
number of entities and small entities
who plan to handle [18F]FP–CIT.
Although DEA does not have a
reliable basis to estimate the number of
affected entities and quantify the
economic impact of this final rule, a
qualitative analysis indicates that this
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savings. Any person planning to handle
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Because of these factors, DEA projects
that this rule will not result in a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
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Schedules of Controlled Substances:
Placement of Zipeprol in Schedule I
Drug Enforcement
Administration, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This document of the Drug
Enforcement Administration was signed
on November 14, 2022, by
Administrator Anne Milgram. That
document with the original signature
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With the issuance of this final
rule, the Drug Enforcement
Administration places zipeprol
(chemical name: 1-methoxy-3-[4-(2-
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methoxy-2-phenylethyl)piperazin-1-yl]1-phenylpropan-2-ol), including its
isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of
isomers, esters and ethers, whenever the
existence of such isomers, esters, ethers
and salts is possible within the specific
chemical designation, in schedule I of
the Controlled Substances Act. This
action is being taken to enable the
United States to meet its obligations
under the 1971 Convention on
Psychotropic Substances. This action
imposes the regulatory controls and
administrative, civil, and criminal
sanctions applicable to schedule I
controlled substances on persons who
handle (manufacture, distribute, import,
export, engage in research, conduct
instructional activities or chemical
analysis with, or possess), or propose to
handle zipeprol.
DATES: Effective December 21, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Terrence L. Boos, Drug and Chemical
Evaluation Section, Diversion Control
Division, Drug Enforcement
Administration; Telephone: (571) 362–
3249.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Legal Authority
The United States is a party to the
1971 United Nations Convention on
Psychotropic Substances (1971
Convention), February 21, 1971, 32
U.S.T. 543, 1019 U.N.T.S. 175, as
amended. Procedures respecting
changes in drug schedules under the
1971 Convention are governed
domestically by 21 U.S.C. 811(d)(2)–(4).
When the United States receives
notification of a scheduling decision
pursuant to Article 2 of the 1971
Convention adding a drug or other
substance to a specific schedule, the
Secretary of the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS),1 after
consultation with the Attorney General,
shall first determine whether existing
legal controls under subchapter I of the
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act meet the requirements of the
schedule specified in the notification
with respect to the specific drug or
substance.2 Based on those
1 As discussed in a memorandum of
understanding entered into by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the National Institute on
Drug Abuse (NIDA), FDA acts as the lead agency
within HHS in carrying out the Secretary’s
scheduling responsibilities under the CSA, with the
concurrence of NIDA. 50 FR 9518 (March 8, 1985).
The Secretary of HHS has delegated to the Assistant
Secretary for Health of HHS the authority to make
domestic drug scheduling recommendations. 58 FR
35460 (July 1, 1993).
2 21 U.S.C. 811(d)(3).
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determinations, as appropriate, the
Secretary of HHS (Secretary) shall
recommend to the Attorney General that
he initiate proceedings for scheduling
the drug or substance pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 811(a) and (b).3 The CSA also
stipulates that in certain circumstances
where the permanent section 811(a)
scheduling will not be completed in
time as required by the 1971
Convention, the Attorney General shall,
after satisfying other specified
conditions, issue a temporary order
controlling the drug or substance under
schedule IV or V, whichever is most
appropriate to carry out the minimum
United States obligations under the
1971 Convention.4
In the event that the Secretary did not
so consult with the Attorney General to
make a determination about the existing
legal controls, and the Attorney General
did not issue a temporary order, the
procedures for permanent scheduling
are set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(a) and (b).
Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a)(1), the
Attorney General may, by rule, add to
such a schedule or transfer between
such schedules any drug or other
substance, if he finds that such drug or
other substance has a potential for
abuse, and makes with respect to such
drug or other substance the findings
prescribed by 21 U.S.C. 812(b) for the
schedule in which such drug or other
substance is to be placed. The Attorney
General has delegated this scheduling
authority to the Administrator of the
Drug Enforcement Administration
(Administrator).5
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Background
Zipeprol (chemical name: 1-methoxy3-[4-(2-methoxy-2phenylethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-1phenylpropan-2-ol) is
pharmacologically an opioid drug with
some hallucinogenic properties that has
no approved medical use in the United
States.
In March 1995, the United Nations
Commission on Narcotic Drugs, on the
advice of the Director-General of the
World Health Organization, placed
zipeprol in Schedule II of the 1971
Convention, thus notifying all parties to
the 1971 Convention.
DEA and HHS Eight Factor Analyses
On May 20, 2013, in accordance with
21 U.S.C. 811(b), and in response to the
Drug Enforcement Administration’s
(DEA) August 3, 2009 request, HHS
provided to DEA a scientific and
medical evaluation and a scheduling
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5 28
U.S.C. 811(d)(4)(A).
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recommendation for zipeprol. DEA
subsequently reviewed HHS’ evaluation
and recommendation for schedule I
placement and all other relevant data,
and conducted its own analysis under
the eight factors stipulated in 21 U.S.C.
811(c). DEA found, under 21 U.S.C.
812(b)(1), that this substance warrants
control in schedule I. Both DEA and
HHS analyses are available in their
entirety under ‘‘Supporting and Related
Material’’ of the public docket for this
rule at https://www.regulations.gov
under docket number DEA–477.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To
Schedule Zipeprol
On May 14, 2020, DEA published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled ‘‘Schedules of Controlled
Substances: Placement of zipeprol in
schedule I.’’ 6 The NPRM provided an
opportunity for interested persons to file
a request for a hearing in accordance
with DEA regulations on or before June
15, 2020. No requests for such a hearing
were received by DEA. The NPRM also
provided an opportunity for interested
persons to submit comments on the
proposed rule on or before July 13,
2020.
Comments Received
DEA received eight comments on the
proposed rule to control zipeprol in
schedule I of the CSA.
Support for Rulemaking
Comments: Three commenters
recognized zipeprol’s high potential for
abuse and adverse health effects,
including reports of hallucinations,
seizures, overdoses, and deaths. Thus,
these commenters supported the
placement of zipeprol in schedule I.
DEA Response: DEA appreciates these
comments in support of this
rulemaking.
Dissent for Rulemaking
Five commenters opposed the
placement of zipeprol in schedule I, and
provided various reasons as discussed
below.
Comment: One commenter contended
that it is not appropriate for DEA to
schedule zipeprol as health experts, not
law enforcement, should regulate and
oversee all schedules I through III
substances, and specifically that the
Secretary of HHS is responsible for
adding new substance to the CSA
schedules.
DEA Response: DEA disagrees.
Congress through the enactment of the
CSA provided specific roles and
procedures for both law enforcement
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(DEA) and the medical community
(HHS) in controlled drugs with potential
for abuse.7 These procedures were
followed in promulgating this final rule.
Comment: One commenter stated that
all drugs need to be deregulated and
decriminalized, and the focus of the law
enforcement should be directed towards
addressing social and non-drug related
public health matters such as violent
crime, unsolved murders, and control of
obesity.
DEA Response: This comment is
outside the scope of this rule insofar as
it addresses drugs other than zipeprol.
Regarding zipeprol, however, DEA
maintains that control of zipeprol is
needed and is appropriate. As stated in
the background section, zipeprol is an
opioid drug with some hallucinogenic
properties that has no approved medical
use in the United States.
In March 1995, the United Nations
Commission on Narcotic Drugs, on the
advice of the Director-General of the
World Health Organization, placed
zipeprol in Schedule II of the 1971
Convention, thus notifying all parties to
the 1971 Convention. As a party to the
1971 Convention, the United States is
taking action to place appropriate
controls on zipeprol by scheduling it
under the CSA.
Comment: One of two commenters
mistakenly believe that zipeprol is a
schedule II controlled substance under
the CSA and that the proposed rule
would reclassify zipeprol from schedule
II to schedule I. The first commenter
stated that reclassifying zipeprol to
schedule I control does not warrant
priority as it is not currently being used
in the United States nor is it being
actively manufactured or used in other
countries, and there is a need for
reclassification of many other drugs.
This commenter added that marijuana
needs to be reclassified from its current
schedule I control.
DEA Response: DEA emphasizes to
these commenters that zipeprol is not
currently scheduled under the CSA.
Perhaps the commenters are thinking of
zipeprol’s control status under the 1971
Convention. As noted in the background
section, the Committee on Narcotic
Drugs added zipeprol to Schedule II of
the 1971 Convention in March 1995.
DEA further notes that classification of
a drug under the 1971 Convention, and
its relevant schedules, is different from
that of the CSA.8
7 21
U.S.C. 811(a) and (b).
CSA has five schedules (schedules I–V)
with specific criteria set forth for each schedule.
Schedule I is the only possible schedule in which
a drug or other substance may be placed if it has
high potential for abuse and no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United States. See
8 The
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Regarding the comment about
reclassifying marijuana, this current
rulemaking pertains only to the
scheduling of zipeprol. Therefore, this
comment is outside the scope of this
rule.
Comment: A commenter noted that
zipeprol and dextromethorphan (DXM,
unscheduled under the CSA) are both
cough suppressants with potential for
abuse; however, adding control of DXM
should take priority over reclassifying
control of zipeprol as DXM is available
and ‘‘wildly abused’’ in the United
States.
DEA Response: This current
rulemaking pertains only to the
scheduling of zipeprol. Therefore, this
comment is outside the scope of this
rule.
Comment: One commenter recognized
zipeprol’s high potential for abuse and
dependence but expressed that zipeprol
has an accepted medical use as a cough
suppressant. The commenter noted that
schedule I, by definition, is only for
drugs with both no accepted medical
use and a high potential for abuse.
Therefore, the commenter contends that
zipeprol should instead be placed in
schedule II.
DEA Response: DEA does not agree.
While zipeprol was previously marketed
and used in other countries in the 1980s
and 1990s as a cough suppressant
(antitussive), hallucinations,
convulsions, and opioid-like tolerance,
along with both a psychological and
physical dependence, have been
reported following its ingestion. As
discussed in HHS’s eight-factor analysis,
zipeprol is not approved by the Food
and Drug Administration for use in the
United States. As explained in the
NPRM, the medical and scientific
evaluation and scheduling
recommendation issued by the Assistant
Secretary for Health of HHS (Assistant
Secretary for HHS) concludes that
zipeprol has no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United
States, has high potential for abuse, and
lacks accepted safety for use under
medical supervision. Following DEA’s
proposed determination to place
zipeprol in schedule I, as outlined in the
NPRM, the Administrator maintains the
appropriateness of that schedule
placement and concludes that zipeprol
warrants control in schedule I of the
21 U.S.C. 812(b). In contrast, the 1971 Convention
has four schedules (Schedules I–IV) but does not
have specific criteria for each schedule. The 1971
Convention simply defines its four schedules, in
Article 1, to mean the correspondingly numbered
lists of psychotropic substances annexed to the
Convention, and altered in accordance with Article
2.
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CSA.9 Further, regarding the
appropriateness of placing zipeprol in
schedule I of the CSA, DEA notes that
Article 2, paragraph 7(b), of the 1971
Convention sets forth the minimum
requirements that the United States
must meet when a substance has been
added to Schedule II of the 1971
Convention. As a party to the 1971
Convention, the United States is taking
action to place appropriate controls on
zipeprol by scheduling it under the
CSA.
DEA conducted an eight-factor
analysis pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(c)
and based its scheduling determination
on a comprehensive evaluation of all
available data. As stated in the NPRM,
after careful review of all relevant data,
DEA concurred with HHS’ assessment
that zipeprol has a high potential for
abuse with no currently accepted
medical use in treatment the United
States and lacks accepted safety for use
under medical supervision. Congress
established only one schedule, schedule
I, for drugs of abuse with ‘‘no currently
accepted medical use in treatment in the
United States’’ and ‘‘lack of accepted
safety for use under medical
supervision.’’ 10 The other four
schedules require the drug or other
substance to have a currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United
States or a currently accepted medical
use with severe restrictions (schedule II)
or a currently accepted medical use in
treatment in the United States
(schedules III through V).11 DEA is
therefore promulgating this final rule
placing zipeprol in schedule I under the
CSA.
Scheduling Conclusion
After consideration of the public
comments, the scientific and medical
evaluation and accompanying
recommendation of HHS, and
conducting an independent eight-factor
analysis, DEA finds substantial evidence
of potential for abuse of zipeprol. As
such, DEA is permanently scheduling
zipeprol as a controlled substance under
the CSA.
Determination of Appropriate Schedule
The CSA establishes five schedules of
controlled substances known as
schedules I, II, III, IV, and V.12 The CSA
also outlines the findings required to
place a drug or other substance in any
particular schedule.13 After
consideration of the analysis and
9 21
U.S.C. 812(b)(1).
U.S.C. 812(b).
11 Id.
12 21 U.S.C. 812(a).
13 21 U.S.C. 812(b).
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recommendation of the Assistant
Secretary for HHS and review of all
other available data, the Administrator,
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a) and
812(b)(1), finds that:
(1) Zipeprol has a high potential for
abuse. This potential is comparable to
certain schedule II substances (e.g.,
morphine);
(2) Zipeprol has no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United
States; 14 and
(3) There is a lack of accepted safety
for use of zipeprol under medical
supervision.
Based on these findings, the
Administrator concludes that zipeprol,
including its isomers, esters, ethers,
salts, and salts of isomers, esters and
ethers, whenever the existence of such
isomers, esters, ethers and salts is
possible within the specific chemical
designation, warrants control in
schedule I of the CSA.15
Requirements for Handling Zipeprol
Effective as of December 21, 2022,
zipeprol will be subject to the CSA’s
schedule I regulatory controls and
administrative, civil, and criminal
sanctions applicable to the manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, importing,
exporting, research, and conduct of
instructional activities, including the
following:
1. Registration. Any person who
handles (manufactures, distributes,
imports, exports, engages in research, or
conducts instructional activities or
chemical analysis with, or possesses)
zipeprol, or who desires to handle
zipeprol, must be registered with DEA
to conduct such activities pursuant to
21 U.S.C. 822, 823, 957, and 958, and
in accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301
and 1312. Any person who handles
zipeprol and is not registered with DEA
must submit an application for
registration and may not continue to
handle zipeprol after the effective date
of this rule, unless DEA has approved
that application, pursuant to 21 U.S.C.
14 Although there is no evidence suggesting that
zipeprol has a currently accepted medical use in
treatment in the United States, it bears noting that
a drug cannot be found to have such medical use
unless DEA concludes that it satisfies a five-part
test. Specifically, with respect to a drug that has not
been approved by FDA, to have a currently
accepted medical use in treatment in the United
States, all of the following must be demonstrated:
i. the drug’s chemistry must be known and
reproducible; ii. there must be adequate safety
studies; iii. there must be adequate and wellcontrolled studies proving efficacy; iv. the drug
must be accepted by qualified experts; and v. the
scientific evidence must be widely available. 57 FR
10499 (1992), pet. for rev. denied, Alliance for
Cannabis Therapeutics v. DEA, 15 F.3d 1131, 1135
(D.C. Cir. 1994).
15 21 U.S.C. 812(b)(1).
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822, 823, 957, and 958 and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301 and
1312.
2. Disposal of stocks. Any person
unwilling or unable to obtain a schedule
I registration must surrender all
quantities of zipeprol as of the effective
date of this rule, or may transfer all such
quantities of currently held zipeprol to
a person registered with DEA. Zipeprol
is required to be disposed of in
accordance with 21 CFR part 1317, in
addition to all other applicable Federal,
State, local, and tribal laws.
3. Security. Zipeprol is subject to
schedule I security requirements and
must be handled and stored pursuant to
21 U.S.C. 821 and 823 and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301.71–
1301.76. Non-practitioners handling
zipeprol must also comply with the
employee screening requirements of 21
CFR parts 1301.90–1301.93.
4. Labeling and Packaging. All labels,
labeling, and packaging for commercial
containers of zipeprol must comply
with 21 U.S.C. 825, and be in
accordance with 21 CFR part 1302.
5. Quota. Only registered
manufacturers are permitted to
manufacture zipeprol in accordance
with a quota assigned pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 826 and in accordance with 21
CFR part 1303.
6. Inventory. Every DEA registrant
who possesses any quantity of zipeprol
must take an inventory of zipeprol on
hand pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827 and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1304.03,
1304.04, and 1304.11(a) and (d).
Any person who registers with DEA
must take an initial inventory of all
stocks of controlled substances
(including zipeprol) on hand on the date
the registrant first engages in the
handling of controlled substances,
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827, 958, and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1304.03,
1304.04, and 1304.11(a) and (b).
After the initial inventory, every DEA
registrant must take an inventory of all
controlled substances (including
zipeprol) on hand every two years,
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827, and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1304.03,
1304.04, and 1304.11.
7. Records and Reports. Every DEA
registrant must maintain records and
submit reports with respect to zipeprol,
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827, and in
accordance with 21 CFR 1301.74(b) and
(c), 1301.76(b), and parts 1304, 1312,
and 1317. Manufacturers and
distributors must submit reports
regarding zipeprol to the Automation of
Reports and Consolidated Order System
pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827 and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1304 and
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8. Order Forms. Every DEA registrant
who distributes or orders zipeprol must
comply with the order form
requirements, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 828
and in accordance with 21 CFR part
1305.
9. Importation and Exportation. All
importation and exportation of zipeprol
must comply with 21 U.S.C. 952, 953,
957, and 958, and in accordance with 21
CFR part 1312.
10. Liability. Any activity involving
zipeprol not authorized by, or in
violation of, the CSA or its
implementing regulations, is unlawful,
and may subject the person to
administrative, civil, and/or criminal
sanctions.
Regulatory Analyses
Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory
Planning and Review) and 13563
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory
Review)
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a),
this final scheduling action is subject to
formal rulemaking procedures
performed ‘‘on the record after
opportunity for a hearing,’’ which are
conducted pursuant to the provisions of
5 U.S.C. 556 and 557. The CSA sets
forth the criteria for scheduling a drug
or other substance. Such actions are
exempt from review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
pursuant to section 3(d)(1) of Executive
Order (E.O.) 12866 and the principles
reaffirmed in E.O. 13563.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism
This rulemaking does not have
federalism implications warranting the
application of E.O. 13132. The rule does
not have substantial direct effects on the
States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or
the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
Executive Order 13175, Consultation
and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
This rule does not have tribal
implications warranting the application
of E.O. 13175. It does not have
substantial direct effects on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal government and Indian tribes.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Administrator, in accordance
with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 601–612, has reviewed this final
rule and by approving it certifies that it
will not have a significant economic
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impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
DEA is placing the substance
zipeprol, including its isomers, esters,
ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters
and ethers, whenever the existence of
such isomers, esters, ethers and salts is
possible within the specific chemical
designation, in schedule I of the CSA.
This action is being taken to enable the
United States to meet its obligations
under the 1971 Convention. This action
imposes the regulatory controls and
administrative, civil, and criminal
sanctions applicable to schedule I
controlled substances on persons who
handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse
distribute, import, export, engage in
research, conduct instructional
activities or chemical analysis with, or
possess), or propose to handle zipeprol.
Based on the review of HHS’ scientific
and medical evaluation and all other
relevant data, DEA determined that
zipeprol has a high potential for abuse,
has no currently accepted medical use
in treatment in the United States, and
lacks accepted safety for use under
medical supervision. DEA’s research
confirms that there is no legitimate
commercial market for zipeprol in the
United States. Therefore, DEA estimates
that no United States entity currently
handles zipeprol and does not expect
any United States entity to handle
zipeprol in the foreseeable future. DEA
concludes that no legitimate United
States entity would be affected by this
rule. As such, this rule will not have a
significant effect on a substantial
number of small entities.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
In accordance with the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) of 1995,
2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., DEA has
determined and certifies that this action
would not result in any Federal
mandate that may result ‘‘in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or by the
private sector, of $100,000,000 or more
(adjusted annually for inflation) in any
1 year * * *.’’ Therefore, neither a
Small Government Agency Plan nor any
other action is required under UMRA of
1995.
Congressional Review Act
This rule is not a major rule as
defined by the Congressional Review
Act (CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804. However,
pursuant to the CRA, DEA is submitting
a copy of this final rule to both Houses
of Congress and to the Comptroller
General.
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Signing Authority
This document of the Drug
Enforcement Administration was signed
on November 14, 2022, by
Administrator Anne Milgram. That
document with the original signature
and date is maintained by DEA. For
administrative purposes only, and in
compliance with requirements of the
Office of the Federal Register, the
undersigned DEA Federal Register
Liaison Officer has been authorized to
sign and submit the document in
electronic format for publication, as an
official document of DEA. This
administrative process in no way alters
the legal effect of this document upon
publication in the Federal Register.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308
Administrative practice and
procedure, Drug traffic control,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
For the reasons set out above, 21 CFR
part 1308 is amended as follows:
PART 1308—SCHEDULES OF
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
part 1308 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b),
956(b), unless otherwise noted.
2. Amend § 1308.11 by adding
paragraph (b)(92) to read as follows:
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§ 1308.11
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piperazin-1-yl]-1phenylpropan-2-ol) ..............
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List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 212
Freedom of Information.
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preamble, USAID revises 22 CFR part
212 to read as follows:
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submitting requests under the FOIA,
and initial appeals of denials of
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inspection and in election format.
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212.5 How to make a request for records.
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International Development (hereinafter
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processing requests for records under
the Freedom of Information Act
(‘‘FOIA’’), 5 U.S.C. 552. The rules in this
subpart should be read in conjunction
with the text of the FOIA. Requests
made by individuals for records about
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1974, are processed under Subpart O.
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the public to access information in the
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organizations or persons who have
submitted records to the Agency or who
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
21 CFR Part 1308
[Docket No. DEA-477]
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Zipeprol in
Schedule I
AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
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SUMMARY: With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement
Administration places zipeprol (chemical name: 1-methoxy-3-[4-(2-
methoxy-2-phenylethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-1-phenylpropan-2-ol), including
its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and
ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers and
salts is possible within the specific chemical designation, in schedule
I of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is being taken to
enable the United States to meet its obligations under the 1971
Convention on Psychotropic Substances. This action imposes the
regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions
applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle
(manufacture, distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct
instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess), or
propose to handle zipeprol.
DATES: Effective December 21, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Terrence L. Boos, Drug and
Chemical Evaluation Section, Diversion Control Division, Drug
Enforcement Administration; Telephone: (571) 362-3249.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Legal Authority
The United States is a party to the 1971 United Nations Convention
on Psychotropic Substances (1971 Convention), February 21, 1971, 32
U.S.T. 543, 1019 U.N.T.S. 175, as amended. Procedures respecting
changes in drug schedules under the 1971 Convention are governed
domestically by 21 U.S.C. 811(d)(2)-(4). When the United States
receives notification of a scheduling decision pursuant to Article 2 of
the 1971 Convention adding a drug or other substance to a specific
schedule, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS),\1\ after consultation with the Attorney General, shall first
determine whether existing legal controls under subchapter I of the
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act meet the requirements of the schedule specified in the
notification with respect to the specific drug or substance.\2\ Based
on those
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determinations, as appropriate, the Secretary of HHS (Secretary) shall
recommend to the Attorney General that he initiate proceedings for
scheduling the drug or substance pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a) and
(b).\3\ The CSA also stipulates that in certain circumstances where the
permanent section 811(a) scheduling will not be completed in time as
required by the 1971 Convention, the Attorney General shall, after
satisfying other specified conditions, issue a temporary order
controlling the drug or substance under schedule IV or V, whichever is
most appropriate to carry out the minimum United States obligations
under the 1971 Convention.\4\
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\1\ As discussed in a memorandum of understanding entered into
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute
on Drug Abuse (NIDA), FDA acts as the lead agency within HHS in
carrying out the Secretary's scheduling responsibilities under the
CSA, with the concurrence of NIDA. 50 FR 9518 (March 8, 1985). The
Secretary of HHS has delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Health
of HHS the authority to make domestic drug scheduling
recommendations. 58 FR 35460 (July 1, 1993).
\2\ 21 U.S.C. 811(d)(3).
\3\ Id.
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In the event that the Secretary did not so consult with the
Attorney General to make a determination about the existing legal
controls, and the Attorney General did not issue a temporary order, the
procedures for permanent scheduling are set forth in 21 U.S.C. 811(a)
and (b). Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a)(1), the Attorney General may, by
rule, add to such a schedule or transfer between such schedules any
drug or other substance, if he finds that such drug or other substance
has a potential for abuse, and makes with respect to such drug or other
substance the findings prescribed by 21 U.S.C. 812(b) for the schedule
in which such drug or other substance is to be placed. The Attorney
General has delegated this scheduling authority to the Administrator of
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Background
Zipeprol (chemical name: 1-methoxy-3-[4-(2-methoxy-2-
phenylethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-1-phenylpropan-2-ol) is pharmacologically
an opioid drug with some hallucinogenic properties that has no approved
medical use in the United States.
In March 1995, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, on
the advice of the Director-General of the World Health Organization,
placed zipeprol in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention, thus notifying
all parties to the 1971 Convention.
DEA and HHS Eight Factor Analyses
On May 20, 2013, in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(b), and in
response to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) August 3, 2009
request, HHS provided to DEA a scientific and medical evaluation and a
scheduling recommendation for zipeprol. DEA subsequently reviewed HHS'
evaluation and recommendation for schedule I placement and all other
relevant data, and conducted its own analysis under the eight factors
stipulated in 21 U.S.C. 811(c). DEA found, under 21 U.S.C. 812(b)(1),
that this substance warrants control in schedule I. Both DEA and HHS
analyses are available in their entirety under ``Supporting and Related
Material'' of the public docket for this rule at https://www.regulations.gov under docket number DEA-477.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking To Schedule Zipeprol
On May 14, 2020, DEA published a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled ``Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of
zipeprol in schedule I.'' \6\ The NPRM provided an opportunity for
interested persons to file a request for a hearing in accordance with
DEA regulations on or before June 15, 2020. No requests for such a
hearing were received by DEA. The NPRM also provided an opportunity for
interested persons to submit comments on the proposed rule on or before
July 13, 2020.
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Comments Received
DEA received eight comments on the proposed rule to control
zipeprol in schedule I of the CSA.
Support for Rulemaking
Comments: Three commenters recognized zipeprol's high potential for
abuse and adverse health effects, including reports of hallucinations,
seizures, overdoses, and deaths. Thus, these commenters supported the
placement of zipeprol in schedule I.
DEA Response: DEA appreciates these comments in support of this
rulemaking.
Dissent for Rulemaking
Five commenters opposed the placement of zipeprol in schedule I,
and provided various reasons as discussed below.
Comment: One commenter contended that it is not appropriate for DEA
to schedule zipeprol as health experts, not law enforcement, should
regulate and oversee all schedules I through III substances, and
specifically that the Secretary of HHS is responsible for adding new
substance to the CSA schedules.
DEA Response: DEA disagrees. Congress through the enactment of the
CSA provided specific roles and procedures for both law enforcement
(DEA) and the medical community (HHS) in controlled drugs with
potential for abuse.\7\ These procedures were followed in promulgating
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Comment: One commenter stated that all drugs need to be deregulated
and decriminalized, and the focus of the law enforcement should be
directed towards addressing social and non-drug related public health
matters such as violent crime, unsolved murders, and control of
obesity.
DEA Response: This comment is outside the scope of this rule
insofar as it addresses drugs other than zipeprol. Regarding zipeprol,
however, DEA maintains that control of zipeprol is needed and is
appropriate. As stated in the background section, zipeprol is an opioid
drug with some hallucinogenic properties that has no approved medical
use in the United States.
In March 1995, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, on
the advice of the Director-General of the World Health Organization,
placed zipeprol in Schedule II of the 1971 Convention, thus notifying
all parties to the 1971 Convention. As a party to the 1971 Convention,
the United States is taking action to place appropriate controls on
zipeprol by scheduling it under the CSA.
Comment: One of two commenters mistakenly believe that zipeprol is
a schedule II controlled substance under the CSA and that the proposed
rule would reclassify zipeprol from schedule II to schedule I. The
first commenter stated that reclassifying zipeprol to schedule I
control does not warrant priority as it is not currently being used in
the United States nor is it being actively manufactured or used in
other countries, and there is a need for reclassification of many other
drugs. This commenter added that marijuana needs to be reclassified
from its current schedule I control.
DEA Response: DEA emphasizes to these commenters that zipeprol is
not currently scheduled under the CSA. Perhaps the commenters are
thinking of zipeprol's control status under the 1971 Convention. As
noted in the background section, the Committee on Narcotic Drugs added
zipeprol to Schedule II of the 1971 Convention in March 1995. DEA
further notes that classification of a drug under the 1971 Convention,
and its relevant schedules, is different from that of the CSA.\8\
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\8\ The CSA has five schedules (schedules I-V) with specific
criteria set forth for each schedule. Schedule I is the only
possible schedule in which a drug or other substance may be placed
if it has high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical
use in treatment in the United States. See 21 U.S.C. 812(b). In
contrast, the 1971 Convention has four schedules (Schedules I-IV)
but does not have specific criteria for each schedule. The 1971
Convention simply defines its four schedules, in Article 1, to mean
the correspondingly numbered lists of psychotropic substances
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Regarding the comment about reclassifying marijuana, this current
rulemaking pertains only to the scheduling of zipeprol. Therefore, this
comment is outside the scope of this rule.
Comment: A commenter noted that zipeprol and dextromethorphan (DXM,
unscheduled under the CSA) are both cough suppressants with potential
for abuse; however, adding control of DXM should take priority over
reclassifying control of zipeprol as DXM is available and ``wildly
abused'' in the United States.
DEA Response: This current rulemaking pertains only to the
scheduling of zipeprol. Therefore, this comment is outside the scope of
this rule.
Comment: One commenter recognized zipeprol's high potential for
abuse and dependence but expressed that zipeprol has an accepted
medical use as a cough suppressant. The commenter noted that schedule
I, by definition, is only for drugs with both no accepted medical use
and a high potential for abuse. Therefore, the commenter contends that
zipeprol should instead be placed in schedule II.
DEA Response: DEA does not agree. While zipeprol was previously
marketed and used in other countries in the 1980s and 1990s as a cough
suppressant (antitussive), hallucinations, convulsions, and opioid-like
tolerance, along with both a psychological and physical dependence,
have been reported following its ingestion. As discussed in HHS's
eight-factor analysis, zipeprol is not approved by the Food and Drug
Administration for use in the United States. As explained in the NPRM,
the medical and scientific evaluation and scheduling recommendation
issued by the Assistant Secretary for Health of HHS (Assistant
Secretary for HHS) concludes that zipeprol has no currently accepted
medical use in treatment in the United States, has high potential for
abuse, and lacks accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
Following DEA's proposed determination to place zipeprol in schedule I,
as outlined in the NPRM, the Administrator maintains the
appropriateness of that schedule placement and concludes that zipeprol
warrants control in schedule I of the CSA.\9\ Further, regarding the
appropriateness of placing zipeprol in schedule I of the CSA, DEA notes
that Article 2, paragraph 7(b), of the 1971 Convention sets forth the
minimum requirements that the United States must meet when a substance
has been added to Schedule II of the 1971 Convention. As a party to the
1971 Convention, the United States is taking action to place
appropriate controls on zipeprol by scheduling it under the CSA.
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DEA conducted an eight-factor analysis pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(c)
and based its scheduling determination on a comprehensive evaluation of
all available data. As stated in the NPRM, after careful review of all
relevant data, DEA concurred with HHS' assessment that zipeprol has a
high potential for abuse with no currently accepted medical use in
treatment the United States and lacks accepted safety for use under
medical supervision. Congress established only one schedule, schedule
I, for drugs of abuse with ``no currently accepted medical use in
treatment in the United States'' and ``lack of accepted safety for use
under medical supervision.'' \10\ The other four schedules require the
drug or other substance to have a currently accepted medical use in
treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with
severe restrictions (schedule II) or a currently accepted medical use
in treatment in the United States (schedules III through V).\11\ DEA is
therefore promulgating this final rule placing zipeprol in schedule I
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Scheduling Conclusion
After consideration of the public comments, the scientific and
medical evaluation and accompanying recommendation of HHS, and
conducting an independent eight-factor analysis, DEA finds substantial
evidence of potential for abuse of zipeprol. As such, DEA is
permanently scheduling zipeprol as a controlled substance under the
CSA.
Determination of Appropriate Schedule
The CSA establishes five schedules of controlled substances known
as schedules I, II, III, IV, and V.\12\ The CSA also outlines the
findings required to place a drug or other substance in any particular
schedule.\13\ After consideration of the analysis and recommendation of
the Assistant Secretary for HHS and review of all other available data,
the Administrator, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 811(a) and 812(b)(1), finds
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(1) Zipeprol has a high potential for abuse. This potential is
comparable to certain schedule II substances (e.g., morphine);
(2) Zipeprol has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in
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\14\ Although there is no evidence suggesting that zipeprol has
a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States,
it bears noting that a drug cannot be found to have such medical use
unless DEA concludes that it satisfies a five-part test.
Specifically, with respect to a drug that has not been approved by
FDA, to have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the
United States, all of the following must be demonstrated: i. the
drug's chemistry must be known and reproducible; ii. there must be
adequate safety studies; iii. there must be adequate and well-
controlled studies proving efficacy; iv. the drug must be accepted
by qualified experts; and v. the scientific evidence must be widely
available. 57 FR 10499 (1992), pet. for rev. denied, Alliance for
Cannabis Therapeutics v. DEA, 15 F.3d 1131, 1135 (D.C. Cir. 1994).
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(3) There is a lack of accepted safety for use of zipeprol under
medical supervision.
Based on these findings, the Administrator concludes that zipeprol,
including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers,
esters and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters,
ethers and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation,
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Requirements for Handling Zipeprol
Effective as of December 21, 2022, zipeprol will be subject to the
CSA's schedule I regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and
criminal sanctions applicable to the manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, importing, exporting, research, and conduct of
instructional activities, including the following:
1. Registration. Any person who handles (manufactures, distributes,
imports, exports, engages in research, or conducts instructional
activities or chemical analysis with, or possesses) zipeprol, or who
desires to handle zipeprol, must be registered with DEA to conduct such
activities pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 822, 823, 957, and 958, and in
accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301 and 1312. Any person who handles
zipeprol and is not registered with DEA must submit an application for
registration and may not continue to handle zipeprol after the
effective date of this rule, unless DEA has approved that application,
pursuant to 21 U.S.C.
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822, 823, 957, and 958 and in accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301 and
1312.
2. Disposal of stocks. Any person unwilling or unable to obtain a
schedule I registration must surrender all quantities of zipeprol as of
the effective date of this rule, or may transfer all such quantities of
currently held zipeprol to a person registered with DEA. Zipeprol is
required to be disposed of in accordance with 21 CFR part 1317, in
addition to all other applicable Federal, State, local, and tribal
laws.
3. Security. Zipeprol is subject to schedule I security
requirements and must be handled and stored pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 821
and 823 and in accordance with 21 CFR parts 1301.71-1301.76. Non-
practitioners handling zipeprol must also comply with the employee
screening requirements of 21 CFR parts 1301.90-1301.93.
4. Labeling and Packaging. All labels, labeling, and packaging for
commercial containers of zipeprol must comply with 21 U.S.C. 825, and
be in accordance with 21 CFR part 1302.
5. Quota. Only registered manufacturers are permitted to
manufacture zipeprol in accordance with a quota assigned pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 826 and in accordance with 21 CFR part 1303.
6. Inventory. Every DEA registrant who possesses any quantity of
zipeprol must take an inventory of zipeprol on hand pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 827 and in accordance with 21 CFR parts 1304.03, 1304.04, and
1304.11(a) and (d).
Any person who registers with DEA must take an initial inventory of
all stocks of controlled substances (including zipeprol) on hand on the
date the registrant first engages in the handling of controlled
substances, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827, 958, and in accordance with 21
CFR parts 1304.03, 1304.04, and 1304.11(a) and (b).
After the initial inventory, every DEA registrant must take an
inventory of all controlled substances (including zipeprol) on hand
every two years, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827, and in accordance with 21
CFR parts 1304.03, 1304.04, and 1304.11.
7. Records and Reports. Every DEA registrant must maintain records
and submit reports with respect to zipeprol, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827,
and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.74(b) and (c), 1301.76(b), and parts
1304, 1312, and 1317. Manufacturers and distributors must submit
reports regarding zipeprol to the Automation of Reports and
Consolidated Order System pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 827 and in accordance
with 21 CFR parts 1304 and 1312.
8. Order Forms. Every DEA registrant who distributes or orders
zipeprol must comply with the order form requirements, pursuant to 21
U.S.C. 828 and in accordance with 21 CFR part 1305.
9. Importation and Exportation. All importation and exportation of
zipeprol must comply with 21 U.S.C. 952, 953, 957, and 958, and in
accordance with 21 CFR part 1312.
10. Liability. Any activity involving zipeprol not authorized by,
or in violation of, the CSA or its implementing regulations, is
unlawful, and may subject the person to administrative, civil, and/or
criminal sanctions.
Regulatory Analyses
Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) and 13563
(Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review)
In accordance with 21 U.S.C. 811(a), this final scheduling action
is subject to formal rulemaking procedures performed ``on the record
after opportunity for a hearing,'' which are conducted pursuant to the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557. The CSA sets forth the criteria for
scheduling a drug or other substance. Such actions are exempt from
review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to section
3(d)(1) of Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 and the principles reaffirmed
in E.O. 13563.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism
This rulemaking does not have federalism implications warranting
the application of E.O. 13132. The rule does not have substantial
direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
This rule does not have tribal implications warranting the
application of E.O. 13175. It does not have substantial direct effects
on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal government and Indian tribes.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Administrator, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, has reviewed this final rule and by approving it
certifies that it will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
DEA is placing the substance zipeprol, including its isomers,
esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers,
whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers and salts is
possible within the specific chemical designation, in schedule I of the
CSA. This action is being taken to enable the United States to meet its
obligations under the 1971 Convention. This action imposes the
regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions
applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle
(manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in
research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with,
or possess), or propose to handle zipeprol.
Based on the review of HHS' scientific and medical evaluation and
all other relevant data, DEA determined that zipeprol has a high
potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical use in treatment
in the United States, and lacks accepted safety for use under medical
supervision. DEA's research confirms that there is no legitimate
commercial market for zipeprol in the United States. Therefore, DEA
estimates that no United States entity currently handles zipeprol and
does not expect any United States entity to handle zipeprol in the
foreseeable future. DEA concludes that no legitimate United States
entity would be affected by this rule. As such, this rule will not have
a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
In accordance with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) of 1995,
2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., DEA has determined and certifies that this
action would not result in any Federal mandate that may result ``in the
expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate,
or by the private sector, of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted annually
for inflation) in any 1 year * * *.'' Therefore, neither a Small
Government Agency Plan nor any other action is required under UMRA of
1995.
Congressional Review Act
This rule is not a major rule as defined by the Congressional
Review Act (CRA), 5 U.S.C. 804. However, pursuant to the CRA, DEA is
submitting a copy of this final rule to both Houses of Congress and to
the Comptroller General.
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Signing Authority
This document of the Drug Enforcement Administration was signed on
November 14, 2022, by Administrator Anne Milgram. That document with
the original signature and date is maintained by DEA. For
administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of
the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DEA Federal
Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the
document in electronic format for publication, as an official document
of DEA. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect
of this document upon publication in the Federal Register.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 1308
Administrative practice and procedure, Drug traffic control,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set out above, 21 CFR part 1308 is amended as
follows:
PART 1308--SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 1308 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 811, 812, 871(b), 956(b), unless otherwise
noted.
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2. Amend Sec. 1308.11 by adding paragraph (b)(92) to read as follows:
Sec. 1308.11 Schedule I.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(92) Zipeprol (1-methoxy-3-[4-(2-methoxy-2- 9873
phenylethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-1-phenylpropan-2-ol)..........
* * * * *
Scott Brinks,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-25206 Filed 11-18-22; 8:45 am]
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