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Federal Register · December 30, 2024
The title they went with Schedules of Controlled Substances: Extension of Temporary Placement of Seven Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act Noisy translates that to

Seven fentanyl-related substances remain illegal for another year

What happened
The US Drug Enforcement Administration extended the temporary ban on seven specific fentanyl-related substances. This means these drugs will remain illegal to possess, manufacture, or distribute until at least the end of 2024.
Why it matters
The US government has been using temporary orders to keep fentanyl-related substances illegal since 2018. This extension means the DEA still has not made a permanent decision on how to classify these drugs. It keeps the legal status of these substances in limbo, which affects law enforcement, drug manufacturers, and researchers.
The signal
Watch for a permanent scheduling decision from the DEA on these substances, or another temporary extension, before the end of 2024.
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