Industrial Uses and Handling of Gamma-butyrolactone; Solicitation of Information

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is soliciting information on the chemical gamma-butyrolactone (GBL). GBL has been identified as the major precursor to gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug substance that is under consideration for control in the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.). DEA is seeking information on the GBL trade so that diversion of GBL may be prevented with minimal impact on legitimate trade, in the event that GHB becomes a controlled substance. The DEA is soliciting information on the manufacturing, distribution, consumption, storage, disposal and uses of GBL.