600.505—Other information DOE may consider.
(a)
consider information on the relevant international and domestic law obligations of the country of incorporation of the parent company of an applicant;
(b)
consider information relating to the policies and practices of the country of incorporation of the parent company of an applicant with respect to:
(1)
The eligibility criteria for, and the experience of United States-owned company participation in, energy-related research and development programs;
(2)
Local investment opportunities afforded to United States-owned companies; and
(3)
Protection of intellectual property rights of United States-owned companies;
(c)
Seek and consider advice from other federal agencies, as appropriate; and
(d)
Consider any publicly available information in addition to the information provided by the applicant.