42 U.S.C. § 9211 : US Code - Section 9211: Encouragement and protection of small business

Search 42 U.S.C. § 9211 : US Code - Section 9211: Encouragement and protection of small business

(a) Opportunities for participation in programs
In carrying out his functions under this chapter, the Secretary
shall take steps to assure that small business concerns will have
realistic and adequate opportunities to participate in the programs
under this chapter to the maximum extent practicable.
(b) Protection of trade secrets and other proprietary information
The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use all
authority provided by law to protect trade secrets and other
proprietary information submitted by small business under this
chapter and to avoid the unnecessary disclosure of such
information.
(c) Manufacture or sale of wind energy systems in compliance with
antitrust laws; restriction against creation of noncompetitive
market situations
The Secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to assure
compliance with the antitrust laws in the conduct of activities
related to the manufacture or sale of wind energy systems directly
or indirectly assisted under this chapter and shall implement this
chapter in a manner which will protect against the creation of
noncompetitive market situations in the conduct of such activities.