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DOJ/DEA RIN: 1117-AA64 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Chemical Mixtures Containing Gamma-Butyrolactone 
Abstract: In previous rulemakings, DEA made gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) a List I chemical and established thresholds for transactions involving this chemical. This rule establishes a concentration limit for chemical mixtures containing GBL. Currently, all chemical mixtures containing GBL are exempt from regulation. These mixtures will remain exempt until publication of a final rule. GBL is used in the illicit manufacture of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a Schedule I controlled substance. 
Agency: Department of Justice(DOJ)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1310   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 802    21 USC 830    21 USC 871(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  07/19/2002  67 FR 47493   
Correction  08/19/2002  67 FR 53842   
Correction  09/05/2002  67 FR 56776   
ANPRM Comment Period End  09/17/2002    
NPRM  11/12/2008  73 FR 66815   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/12/2009    
Final Action  11/00/2009    
Final Action Effective  12/00/2009    
Additional Information: DEA-222
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.deadiversion.usdoj.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1117-AA31 
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