other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1995-04-19 · 60 FR 19509
Document
Document number
95-9589
Federal Register citation
60 FR 19509
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
1995-04-19
Abstract
This final rule adds methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) as a List II Chemical under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This action is based on substantial evidence that MIBK is increasingly being used as a solvent in the production of cocaine hydrochloride during the conversion of cocaine base to cocaine hydrochloride. The recent steps by the Government of Columbia (GOC) to control MIBK further support this action. This action will only affect specific types of transactions which are greater than 500 gallons or 1523 kilograms of MIBK destined for countries in the Western Hemisphere (with the exception of transactions destined for Canada). These transactions include (1) export transactions; (2) international transactions in which a U.S. broker or trader participates; and (3) transshipments through the U.S.