Public Inspection: DEA: Registering Emergency Medical Services Agencies under the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017

Federal Register

Feb 4, 2026

Pre-publication notice of final rule from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) establishing a new registration category for emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that handle controlled substances in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017. This rule creates standards for registering EMS agencies; establishes requirements for delivery, storage, and recordkeeping related to their handling of controlled substances; and allows EMS professionals to administer controlled substances outside the physical presence of a medical director or authorizing medical professional while providing emergency medical services. This rule is effective 30 days after the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for February 5, 2026.

Emergency medical services · Emergency medical technicians and paramedics · Legislation and regulations · Pharmacy and prescription drugs