CFR > Title 10 - Energy > CHAPTER II—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER H—ASSISTANCE REGULATIONS (parts 600 to 611) > PART 600—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RULES > SUBPART F—Eligibility Determination for Certain Financial Assistance Programs—General Statement of Policy (§600.500 to §600.505) > 600.505—Other information DOE may consider.

600.505—Other information DOE may consider.

In making the determination under § 600.502(b)(2), DOE may—
(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.