http://www.ustr.gov/node/64/205,38/10en-usWashington, D.C. - Today, the United States and Japan released the results of their work under the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Regulatory Reform Initiative). United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk welcomed progress made in a number of areas that will help to further open Japan's market, improve its business environment, and stimulate new opportunities for growth.http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2009/july/ustr-announces-regulatory-reform-initiative-results-j07/06/2009