By Notice dated October 7, 2003, and published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2003, (68 FR 61699), Gateway Specialty Chemical, Co., 4170 Industrial Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376, made application by renewal to the Drug Enforcement Administration for registration as a bulk manufacturer of Phenylacetone (8501), a basic class of controlled substance listed in Schedule II.
The firm plans to manufacture the controlled substance for its customers.
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 Gateway Specialty Chemical Co. to manufacture the listed controlled substance is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Gateway Specialty Chemical Co. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. This 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. 823 and 28 C.F.R. 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 class of controlled substance listed is granted.
Dated: March 3, 2004.
William J. Walker,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-5474 Filed 3-10-04; 8:45 am]
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