Controlled Substances
The University of Texas at Dallas requires that all individuals conducting activities with DEA controlled substances be registered with the DEA (21 CFR 1301.11) and comply with state and federal regulations regarding the acquisition, storage, use and disposal of those substances. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety will have oversight of this program.
Each principal investigator or faculty conducting research and/or instructional activities with DEA controlled substances will be responsible for registering with the DEA and for assuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. The registrant may not allow the permit to lapse until all controlled substances are spent, disposed of, or transferred to another registered person.
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will be responsible for assisting individuals in complying with applicable rules and regulations. This will include educating researchers about the requirements, assisting them as necessary during implementation, and providing regular oversight to insure compliance is being maintained.
The Controlled Substances Act (Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of1970) places all substances regulated by Federal law into one of five schedules or categories based on the medicinal value and the potential for abuse. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, has control and enforcement authority for controlled substances. Several of the drugs used for medical treatment, anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia are considered controlled substances. In order to legally purchase, use, dispense, and dispose of these drugs either personal or institutional license must be obtained from the DEA. Contact x4111 if you require further information or have any questions.
Controlled Items
In October, 1995, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that, in accord with Health and Safety Code, Section 481.002, Subdivisions (51), (53), (77), and (80), establishes procedures for maintaining controlled substances (controlled substances are addressed in Policy Memorandum 97-III.27-77), controlled substance analogs, chemical precursors, and chemical laboratory apparatus used in educational or research activities at institutions of higher education. The objective of the MOU is to heighten the awareness regarding the potential problem of the diversion of laboratory chemicals and apparatus to illegal drug operations. The list includes many common pieces of laboratory equipment in addition to possible precursors for the manufacture of illicit drugs.
The MOU which was signed by the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, commits the University to establishing procedures that specify: (1) personal responsibility for secure use of controlled items, (2) record-keeping requirements for purchases, (3) procedures for disposal of unused controlled items, (4) security procedures governing use of the controlled items, and (5) a liaison between the University and DPS.
Please call x4111 for information on purchases that might fall under this MOU.