§4585 Public Database of Covered Foreign Persons

Summary

Allows the Secretary, working with the Commerce Secretary, to set up a public database that names covered foreign persons involved in prohibited or reportable technologies. It can include a way for a named foreign person to ask to be added or removed. The public, including Congress, investors, and NGOs, must be able to send confidential evidence about whether someone should be listed. If created, the database is not a complete list of all covered foreign persons under these rules. Covered foreign person — a foreign person or entity that may fall under the rule. Prohibited technology — technology that is banned under the rule. Notifiable (reportable) technology — technology that must be reported under the rule.