Federal · Title 50 — War and National Defense

50 U.S.C. § 4535: Reports on exercise of authorities

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except as provided by paragraph (2), not later than 30 days after taking the action; and in the case of an action that involves a business concern in the United Kingdom or Australia, not later than 30 days before taking the action. a justification of the necessity of the use of authorities under this subchapter; and a description of the financial terms of any related financial transaction. a certification that business concerns in the United States or Canada were not available with respect to the action; and an analysis of why such business concerns were not available. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and in the case of an action described in subsection (a) involving materials critical to national security (as defined in section 4552(7)(B)(ii)(II)(bb) of this title ), the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

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