Safeguards Act 2006 · Updated to 1 Dec 2013 · Part II
6. Duties and powers of the investigating authority
Feedback & supportThe investigating authority shall perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers as may be provided under this
Act.
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The conduct of investigation relating to serious injury or threat thereof shall be as prescribed.
serious injury
“serious injury” means a significant overall impairment in the position of a domestic industry; Safeguards 9
The investigating authority shall be subject to the provisions of the Act in performing the functions assigned to it under this Act.
With respect to any proceedings under this Act, the investigating authority shall not disclose any information which is entitled to confidential treatment under this Act.
The investigating authority may request directly from the participating interested parties, customs agents, inspection companies, forwarders, and other enterprises and entities of the public and private sectors, such data and information as the investigating authority considers relevant to the performance of its duties, functions and powers. The recipients of such requests shall provide the requested information, and such information shall be placed in the public file.
participating interested parties
“participating interested parties” means those interested parties that have indicated their interest in participating in an investigation in accordance with section 10;
The investigating authority may decide to verify the accuracy of any information submitted during an investigation or review as prescribed.