[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 15, Volume 3]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 15CFR806.4]

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                  TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE
 
    CHAPTER VIII--BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
 
PART 806--DIRECT INVESTMENT SURVEYS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 806.4  Response required.

    Reports, as specified below, are required from all persons coming 
within the reporting requirements, whether or not they are contacted by 
BEA. In addition, any person BEA contacts, either by sending them report 
forms or buy written inquiry concerning the person's being subject to 
the reporting requirements of a survey conducted pursuant to this part 
must respond in writing. The reponse must be made by filing the properly 
completed report form, or by submitting in writing, or within 30 days of 
being contacted, a valid exemption claim (including the situation where 
the statistical data requested on the form are not applicable) or by 
certifying in writing to the fact that the person has no direct 
investments within the purview of the Act or the regulations contained 
herein. This requirement is necessary to ensure compliance with 
reporting requirements and efficient administration of the Act.