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15 CFR §768.6

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BIS will evaluate the evidence contained in a FAS or TAC certification and all other evidence gathered in the assessment process in accordance with certain criteria that must be met before BIS can recommend a positive determination to the Secretary. The criteria are defined in § 768.1(d) of this part. In order to initiate an assessment, each FAS and TAC certification should address each of these criteria. The criteria are statutorily prescribed and are:
  1. (a)Available-in-fact;
  2. (b)Non-U.S. source;
  3. (c)Sufficient quantity; and
  4. (d)Comparable quality.