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.