; or (iii) the capacity of the substance to cause a state of dependence, including physical or psychological dependence that is similar to or greater than that of a controlled substance in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V. ; and (3) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding schedule I, by striking IV, and V and inserting IV, V, and A . 9003. Temporary and permanent scheduling of schedule A substances Section 201 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 811 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (k) Temporary and permanent scheduling of schedule A substances (1) The Attorney General may issue a temporary order adding a drug or substance to schedule A if the Attorney General finds that— (A) the drug or other substance satisfies the criteria for being considered a schedule A substance