On March 19, 2020, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) published in the Federal Register a notice that it is temporarily waiving and amending certain of the USITC’s rules that require the filing of paper copies, CD-ROMs, and other physical media in section 337 investigations to address concerns about COVID-19.
The procedures for the filing of documents, including the provision of paper copies, CD-ROMs, and other physical media in section 337 investigations is not a procedure required by law. Therefore, to address concerns related to COVID-19, the USITC has determined that there is good and sufficient reason to waive and amend certain rules that require such submissions and to require electronic filing for all documents filed with the USITC. This waiver and amendment is effective immediately and until further notice, which will be provided in a subsequent Federal Register notice. Waiver and amendment of these rules will mitigate disruption to section 337 investigations in the event that the USITC building is inaccessible.
In a separate March 19, 2020, notice, the USITC provides notice that, to address concerns related to COVID-19, it is temporarily waiving certain of its rules that require the filing of paper copies, CD-ROMs, and other physical media, and amending certain of the Commission’s rules that allow only for paper filing of certain documents in import injury investigations.
