# Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Apertus Pharmaceuticals
**ACTION:**
Notice of application.
**DATES:**
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and applicants therefore, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a) on or before August 4, 2014.
**ADDRESSES:**
Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/ODW, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
The Attorney General has delegated his authority under the Controlled Substances Act to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 28 CFR 0.100(b). Authority to exercise all necessary functions with respect to the promulgation and implementation of 21 CFR part 1301, incident to the registration of manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers of controlled substances (other than final orders in connection with suspension, denial, or revocation of registration) has been redelegated to the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the DEA Office of Diversion Control (“Deputy Assistant Administrator”) pursuant to sec. 7(g) of 28 CFR part 0, subpart R, App.
In accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33(a), this is notice that on March 20, 2014, Apertus Pharmaceuticals, 331 Concort Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63011, applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of narcotic or nonnarcotic controlled substances:
| Controlled substance | Schedule |
| --- | --- |
| Alfentanil (9737) | II |
| Remifentanil (9739) | II |
| Sufentanil (9740) | II |
| Fentanyl (9801) | II |
The company plans to manufacture small quantities of the listed controlled substances to make reference standards for distribution to their customers.
Dated: May 28, 2014.
Joseph T. Rannazzisi,
Deputy Assistant Administrator.