1117-AB60 202310 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 1117 Drug Enforcement Administration DEA 1100 Department of Justice DOJ Providing Controlled Substances to Ocean Vessels

DEA proposes to revise existing regulations regarding the dispensing of controlled substances to ocean vessels in response to increased inquiries received from the industry and the public. DEA proposes to define the term "ocean vessel," remove the ability for a non-registrant to obtain controlled substances, revise the registration process for medical officers, and revise the recordkeeping requirements to enhance accountability and oversight. With this ANPRM, DEA is seeking the most current information on the industry’s practices to ensure the proposed revisions are efficacious.

DEA published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to obtain information and feedback regarding the procurement of controlled substances by a medical officer for emergency kits on board ocean vessels, aircraft, and certain other entities. Through this ANPRM DEA gained a better understanding of the industry's current needs and practices, this information will guide DEA’s writing of the updated regulations in an upcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

]]> Other Significant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage Undetermined No 21 CFR 1304.21(e) 21 CFR 1317.95 21 U.S.C. 821 21 U.S.C. 827 (h) 21 U.S.C. 871 (b) 21 U.S.C. 958 (f) No ANPRM 07/18/2022 87 FR 42662 ANPRM Comment Period End 09/16/2022 NPRM 09/00/2024 DEA docket number: 598 No Businesses Organizations Undetermined No No DPW@dea.gov www.regulations.gov No No 1117-AA40 Previously reported as Scott Brinks A. Section Chief, Regulatory Drafting and Support Section, Diversion Control Division 1117 Drug Enforcement Administration DEA 571 362-8209 scott.a.brinks@dea.gov 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield VA 22152