📊Comments Requested on American Community Survey from OMB
The U.S. Census Bureau is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget for the review and approval of the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). This ongoing survey collects vital demographic and economic data used by various entities for community planning and decision-making purposes.
Learn More🐟Economic Surveys of US Commercial Fisheries
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public comments on proposed economic surveys of specific U.S. commercial fisheries. These surveys aim to collect data on operational costs, earnings, and demographics, which are vital for informed conservation and management decisions regarding marine resources. Participation is voluntary, and the data will be collected periodically across various fisheries.
Learn More🌾USDA Seeks Public Input on Agricultural Data Collection Improvements
The Department of Agriculture announces a request for public comments on information collection aimed at enhancing the quality of survey data. The Economic Research Service seeks to improve its methodologies, technology, and respondent recruitment protocols, ensuring that the surveys are effective and minimize respondent burden while meeting data standards for agriculture and rural America.
Learn More📝Cancellation Notice for the 2026 Government Units Survey
Census Bureau published a document on February 20, 2025, which provided the Census Bureau's plans for the 2026 Government Units Survey. This notice serves as a notification of the cancellation of this collection, the 2026 Government Units Survey.
Learn More📊Annual Business Survey 2025
The Department of Commerce is soliciting comments on the Annual Business Survey (ABS) aimed at improving the measurement of business dynamics in the U.S. This survey collects data on R&D, innovation, and business demographics to support economic analysis and decision-making for various stakeholders. The ABS will influence strategic business assessments and reporting obligations.
Learn More📊Business Trends and Outlook Survey
The Department of Commerce requests OMB approval for the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), designed to provide timely economic data related to current conditions and trends. This survey will collect information bi-weekly from a wide range of businesses, helping policymakers and business leaders understand the economic landscape, particularly post-COVID-19. The BTOS aims to innovate data collection and improve support for businesses facing economic challenges.
Learn More📊Insights from the American Time Use Survey
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension without change of the "American Time Use Survey." A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the Addresses section of this notice.
Learn More📊High-Frequency Surveys Program and Economic Data Collection
The notice outlines the Department of Commerce's plan to conduct the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey, aimed at collecting high-frequency data on various economic and social topics, including labor force trends. This survey will provide vital information for stakeholders to understand current events' impacts on the population and help refine future data collection methodologies.
Learn More📊Implications of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed revision of the "National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997." A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the Addresses section of this notice.
Learn More📊Census Bureau’s 2025 Current Population Survey Information Collection
The Department of Commerce's Census Bureau is seeking public comments on its information collection request for the 2025 Current Population Survey Field Test. This test aims to assess the effectiveness of internet self-response methods for data collection, with the intent to enhance accuracy and representation in future surveys. The initiative will inform procedures that serve the needs of the survey and its respondents.
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