You are accessing a U.S. government information system, which includes
(1) this U.S. government computer network, (2) all U.S. government
computers connected to this network, and (3) all U.S. government
devices and storage media attached to this network or to a U.S.
government computer on this network. This information system is
provided for the following U.S. government-authorized use only: to
give registered users access to the Electronic Document Information
System (EDIS) of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).
Anonymous user access is not authorized.
If you are a
registered user, you may use EDIS to file documents with the USITC and
to search for and view documents that have been filed with the USITC.
You must comply with the EDIS Terms of Use Agreement, the USITC
Handbook on Filing Procedures, the USITC's Rules of Practice and
Procedure, and guidance posted on the EDIS website.
Unauthorized
or improper use of this system is prohibited and may result in civil
and criminal penalties.
By using this information system,
you understand and consent to the following:
- The U.S. government, acting directly or through its
contractors, routinely monitors communications occurring on this
information system for traffic indicating known or suspected
malicious cyber activity. Use of this information system constitutes
consent to monitoring for such cybersecurity purposes only.
- For the sole purpose of detecting, preventing, analyzing,
investigating, responding to, and reporting on known or suspected
malicious cyber activity, at any time, the U.S. government - acting
directly or through its contractors - may monitor, intercept,
record, audit, search, seize, use, and disclose to other U.S.
government entities any communication or information stored on,
transmitted or traveling to or from, or transiting this information
system.
EDIS Privacy Act Statement
Creating a U.S. International Trade Commission ("USITC")
Electronic Document Information System ("EDIS") account and accessing
the system provides the USITC with information about you. EDIS
collects personal information about EDIS system users.
Purpose: EDIS is a USITC web service and database that
manages documents comprising the official record of investigations
conducted by the USITC. Individuals may create EDIS accounts to submit
and access certain documents filed in relation to USITC
investigations. The USITC will use individuals' EDIS account
information to track user access and other actions conducted on the
system to ensure the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of
its information.
Authority: This information is collected pursuant to 19
U.S.C. §§ 1330-1335, 1337, 1671-1677n, 2151, 2213, 2251-2254, 2436,
2482, 2704, 3204, 3353, 3372, 3381, 3804; and 7 U.S.C. § 624.
Routine Uses: USITC personnel and contractors may use
this information in order to assist with administration, use, and/or
maintenance of EDIS. The USITC may disclose information in EDIS to
other agencies or other entities in appropriately limited
circumstances. For more information, see USITC System of Records
Notice, ITC-12, "System Access Records", located at 82 Fed. Reg.
45046, 45057 (Sep. 27, 2017).
Effect of Not Providing All or Any Part of the
Requested Information: Disclosure of the information requested by the
EDIS is required in order to create an EDIS account. If you decide not
to furnish all or part of the requested information, you may be unable
to create an EDIS account and access the information within EDIS.