Japanese Technical Information: Opportunities To Improve U.S. Access.

This report develops a conceptual framework for considering policy options to improve access to Japanese and other foreign scientific and technical information. The rationales for and against a role for the federal government in accessing foreign technical information are detailed, and the stages in the process of information access are described. Program options for federal government action are presented, the costs of such access-enhancing policy options are considered, and recommendations for Congressional action are made. (EW)