By Notice dated August 23, 2001, and published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2001, (66 FR 46654), Houba Inc., P.O. Box 190, 16235 State Road 17, Culver, Indiana 46511, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed below:
| Drug | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Codeine (9050) | II |
| Oxycodone (9143) | II |
| Hydrocodone (9193) | II |
The firm plans to bulk manufacture the controlled substances for the production of finished dosage form products.
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 Houba Inc. to manufacture the listed controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Houba Inc. 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 CFR 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 classes of controlled substances listed above is granted.
Dated: May 29, 2002.
Laura M. Nagel,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.
[FR Doc. 02-14940 Filed 6-12-02; 8:45 am]
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