View Rule

View EO 12866 Meetings Printer-Friendly Version     Download RIN Data in XML

DOJ/DEA RIN: 1117-AB53 Publication ID: Spring 2020 
Title: Implementation of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 
Abstract:

DEA is amending its regulations to implement the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334, specifically by amending the definitions of hemp and marihuana, and the listings of tetrahydrocannabinols. This rule will conform DEA’s regulations to the statutory amendments to the Controlled Substances Act that have already taken effect, and will not add additional requirements to the regulations.

 
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 
EO 13771 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1308.11(d)(31)    21 CFR 1308.11(d)(58)    21 CFR 1308.15(f)    21 CFR 1312.30(b)   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 802(16)    21 U.S.C. 812(e)    Pub. L. 115-334   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  10/00/2020 
Interim Final Rule Effective  10/00/2020 
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  01/00/2021 
Additional Information: Docket No. DEA 500
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Scott A. Brinks
Section Chief, Regulatory Drafting and Support Section, Diversion Control Division
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
8701 Morrissette Drive,
Springfield, VA 22152
Phone:571 362-8209
Email: scott.a.brinks@dea.gov