I've read several articles saying the DEA declared that THC-O in both the D8 and D9 form are Schedule 1 drugs. I'm wondering if the DEA has the sole power to declare something illegal. They probably invoking the FAA but none of the press I've seen specifically invokes the FAA directly.

I used to be active on the RC sub and I know that the DEA sometimes gets overruled. There was a phrase called a "positional isomer" that would make several RCs schedule 1 but it was over ruled by judges who denied that positional isomers constituted an analog. Or something like that.. Basically the DEA doesn't have declarative power to illegalize something. Although some chems get Emergency Scheduled.

I've known that THC-O is harmful when vaped but noticed fewer edibles and tinctures on the market. I've found some. Cannabis is legal where I am and I smoke pot. I normally prefer THC-O to regular edibles. Although I pushed my limits with it recently and had some dysphoria. So now I have a full bottle I don't need and the bottom of the first bottle. I'm trying to get some confirmation on the status of the bottle while I decide what to do with it.

Edit: Article

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/delta-8-and-9-thco-classified-as-schedule-i-drugs-this-week-in-cannabis-investing#:~:text=Delta-9-THCO and Delta,as a Schedule I drug.