Justice Department Proposed Rule

2018-10008: Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of beta-Hydroxythiofentanyl Into Schedule I

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Summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes placing beta- hydroxythiofentanyl (N-[1-[2-hydroxy-2-(thiophen-2-yl)ethyl]piperidin- 4-yl]-N-phenylpropionamide) also known as N-[1-[2-hydroxy-2-(2- thienyl)ethyl]4-piperidinyl]N-phenyl-propanamide including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. If finalized, this action would impose the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis, or possess), or propose to handle beta-hydroxythiofentanyl.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

What this changes

Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.

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