🏢Business Implications of the 2026 Census Data Collection Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 2026 Census Test-Peak Data Collection
Summary
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed new information collection, for the 2026 Census Test, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Census Bureau
Business Impact
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The notice directly impacts businesses as it outlines new data collection requirements for the 2026 Census Test, which will influence demographic data critical for business planning and market analysis. Businesses may need to consider these changes for compliance and strategic decision-making regarding market trends and consumer behavior.