U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 30, 2024
§ 6728.
Annual report on inspections
(a)
In general
(b)
Content of reports
Each report shall contain the following information for the reporting period:
(1)
The name of each company or entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States reporting data pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter.
(2)
The number of inspections under the Convention conducted on the territory of the United States.
(3)
The number and identity of inspectors conducting any inspection described in paragraph (2) and the number of inspectors barred from inspection by the United States.
(4)
The cost to the United States for each inspection described in paragraph (2).
(5)
The total costs borne by United States business firms in the course of inspections described in paragraph (2).
(6)
A description of the circumstances surrounding inspections described in paragraph (2), including instances of possible industrial espionage and misconduct of inspectors.
(7)
The identity of parties claiming loss of trade secrets, the circumstances surrounding those losses, and the efforts taken by the United States Government to redress those losses.
(8)
A description of instances where inspections under the Convention outside the United States have been disrupted or delayed.
(c)
“Appropriate congressional committees” defined
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. I, title III, § 309, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–879.)
cite as: 22 USC 6728