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Proposed Revisions to Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-50: Controlled Substances Use In Research and Teaching

January 10, 2024

The University of California, Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-50: Controlled Substances Use In Research and Teaching.  The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues:

  • Clarify in detail the scope of duties of the Campus Controlled Substances Programs and the Controlled Substances Program Officers;
  • Define the Campus Designation form of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration and address requirements applicable to DEA Registrations other than Campus Designation, such as individual schedule I DEA Registrations;
  • Provide more specific procedures regarding Powers of Attorney;
  • Provide additional guidance as to import, export, interstate and intrastate use, transfer and transport of Controlled Substances, as well as Controlled Substances Analogues and DEA-exempt chemical preparations; and
  • Establish responsible units and individuals for patient care and clinical Controlled Substances Program.

Employees can submit comments via anonymous survey by April 8, 2024