This document is a formal request for confidentiality submitted to the FCC by Harman International Industries, Inc. It pertains to the product identified by FCC ID APIBAR1300MK2. The request seeks both permanent and short-term confidentiality for specific exhibits related to the device, citing the protection of trade secrets and proprietary information that, if disclosed, could harm the applicant's competitive position.
The document details which exhibits are intended for permanent withholding from public review, such as block diagrams, operation description, parts list, tune-up procedure, schematic diagrams, and test setup photos. It also specifies exhibits for which short-term confidentiality is requested, including external photos, internal photos, and the user's manual. The duration of the short-term confidentiality is specified as 180 days, aligning with the intended marketing timeline of the product. The letter emphasizes that any documents under short-term confidentiality will automatically become public after the requested time if an extension is not received.
The request is made in accordance with FCC regulations, specifically Sections 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the Commission's Rules, and references FCC Guidance document 726920. The document is signed by Terry Shi, Senior Prin.Engineer,Regulatory Compliance, Quality at Harman International Industries, Inc.