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RIN: 1117-AA62

Publication ID: Fall 2008

Title: Security Requirements for Handlers of Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, and Phenylpropanolamine
Abstract: Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine are used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, and phenylpropanolamine is used in the illegal manufacture of amphetamine. The vast majority of clandestine laboratories produce methamphetamine using over-the-counter regulated drug products. DEA has received numerous reports regarding the theft of large quantities of these products at the wholesale level. DEA drafted a rule to require that manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters of pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine implement security procedures similar to those of Schedule III-V controlled substances to prevent the theft and diversion of these List I chemicals. These procedures include the storage of substances in a secure safe or steel cabinet, cage, or room, and installation of a monitored alarm system linked to a central location. DEA also sought input regarding alternative means to effectively prevent the theft and diversion of these products.
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1309
Legal Authority: 21 USC 821 21 USC 822 21 USC 823 21 USC 824 21 USC 830

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	07/30/2004	69 FR 45616
NPRM Comment Period End	10/28/2004
Final Action	To Be Determined

Additional Information: DEA-211
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Public Comment URL: dea.diversion.policy@usdoj.gov
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Mark W. Caverly Chief, Liaison and Policy Section Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, VA 22152 Phone:202 307-7297 Email: dea.diversion.policy@usdoj.gov