; and (iv) facilitating both early-stage project support and late-stage project support to such entities with respect to near-shoring. (B) Export protection (i) In general An entity identified under subparagraph (C) of subsection (b)(1) that receives assistance with re-shoring or near-shoring production of a product identified under subparagraph (B) of that subsection is eligible to receive export protection as described in clause (iii). (ii) Report to Department of Commerce If the application of an entity submitted under clause (i) is approved, the entity shall submit to the Secretary of Commerce a report specifying the average production level of the product described in that clause in the United States for the 3 calendar years preceding submission of the report. (iii) Amount of exports provided export protection If the quantity of production in the United States of a product described in clause (i) exceeds the level specified under clause (ii), the quantity in excess of that level may be exported without being subject to export controls or any other restrictions on exportation (subject to such exceptions as the President may declare are in the national security interests of the United States). (C) Definitions In this paragraph: (i) Early-stage project support The term early-stage project support includes the following: (I) Feasibility studies. (II) Long-term strategic supply chain planning. (III) Resource evaluations. (IV) Project appraisal and costing. (V) Pilot projects. (VI) Commercial support, such as trade missions, reverse trade missions, technical workshops, international buyer programs, and international partner searchers to link suppliers to projects. (VII) Technical assistance and other guidance to improve the local regulatory environment and market frameworks to encourage transparent competition. (ii) Late-stage project support The term late-stage project support includes support of the type provided by the BUILD Americas Unit. (6) Source of funds Funding for a special economic initiative under