Controlled Substances and List I Chemical Registration and Reregistration Application Fees

DEA is proposing to adjust the fee schedule for DEA registration and reregistration application fees relating to the registration and control of the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances and listed chemicals to appropriately reflect all costs associated with its Diversion Control Program as mandated by 21 U.S.C. 822. Specifically, DEA proposes to revise the fee schedule for controlled substances and List I chemical handlers so that all manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and dispensers of controlled substances and of List I chemicals pay an annual fee, by registrant category, irrespective of whether they handle controlled substances or List I chemicals. This action responds to recent amendments to the Diversion Control Fee Account provisions in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and will bring DEA's fee collections into line with the new requirements.