### Question
How is the term export promotion data system defined?


### Answer
The term **export promotion data system** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 4901* as the following:

> the data system known as the Commercial Information Management System which is maintained and operated by the United States and Foreign Commercial Service and is established as part of the Data Bank under section 4906[1](#4901_1_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-NATIONAL TRADE DATA BANK**

