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Notice2026-140862026-07-13

Statistical Policy Directive No. 8: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Request for Comments on Proposed Updates for 2027

Management and Budget Office

Abstract

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks public comment on the advisability of adopting the proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) updates for 2027 recommended by its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC). The ECPC recommends an update of NAICS to clarify existing industry definitions and content, recognize new and emerging industries, and combine industries. There are two parts in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Part I summarizes the background for the proposed 2027 revisions to NAICS 2022. Part II contains a summary of the public comments regarding priorities for changes to NAICS for 2027 and rationale for ECPC recommendations, as well as a comprehensive listing of proposed changes for U.S. industries and their links to NAICS 2022 industries.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of solicitation of comments on the Economic Classification Policy Committee's recommendations for the 2027 revision of the North American Industry Classification System.
Dates
To ensure consideration of comments on the adoption and implementation of the NAICS revisions detailed in this notice, please submit all comments as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days from the publication date of this notice. Because of delays in the receipt of regular mail related to security screening, respondents are encouraged to send comments electronically (see ADDRESSES, below). This proposed revision to NAICS would become effective in the U.S. for publication of establishment data that refer to periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
Effective Date
2027-01-01

Public Comment

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Office of Management and Budget ( printed page 42976) AGENCY: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. ACTION: Notice of solicitation of comments on the Economic Classification Policy Committee's recommendations for the 2027 revision of the North American Industry Classification System. SUMMARY: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks public comment on the advisability of adopting the proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) updates for 2027 recommended by its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC). The ECPC recommends an update of NAICS to clarify existing industry definitions and content, recognize new and emerging industries, and combine industries. There are two parts in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Part I summarizes the background for the proposed 2027 revisions to NAICS 2022. Part II contains a summary of the public comments regarding priorities for changes to NAICS for 2027 and rationale for ECPC recommendations, as well as a comprehensive listing of proposed changes for U.S. industries and their links to NAICS 2022 industries. DATES: To ensure consideration of comments on the adoption and implementation of the NAICS revisions detailed in this notice, please submit all comments as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days from the publication date of this notice. Because of delays in the receipt of regular mail related to security screening,

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Citation: 91 FR 42976