However, a 1993 amendment to the law stipulates that such an investigation is mandatory when the acquiring company is controlled by or acting on behalf of a foreign government. Administration officials said they conducted additional inquires because of the ties to the United Arab Emirates, but they could not say why a 45-day investigation did not occur.
I think the 45 day review as required by law should not have been skipped and should be done now to fulfill the requirements of the 1993 amendment to the law.