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DOJ/DEA RIN: 1117-AB11 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Elimination of Exemption for Chemical Mixtures Containing the List I Chemicals Ephedrine and/or Pseudoephedrine 
Abstract: This rule supports implementation of the quota provisions of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 by removing the concentration limits for chemical mixtures containing the List I chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. This rule also removes the exemption for harvested plant materials. The effect of this rule is to make any chemical mixture, including plant material that contains ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, subject to all DEA regulatory requirements. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 802    21 USC 827(h)    21 USC 871(b)    21 USC 830    21 USC 890   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/25/2007  72 FR 40738   
Interim Final Rule Effective  08/24/2007    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  09/24/2007    
Final Action  07/10/2008  73 FR 39611   
Final Action Effective  08/11/2008    
Additional Information: Docket DEA-284
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1117-AB08 
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