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Notice2026-181762026-09-04

Current Mandatory Business Surveys

Commerce Department, Census Bureau

Abstract

The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) will conduct the following current three mandatory business surveys in 2026: (1) Annual Integrated Economic Survey; (2) Annual Business Survey; and (3) Business and Professional Classification Report. We have determined that data collected from these surveys are needed to aid the efficient performance of essential governmental functions and have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived from these surveys, most of which have been conducted for many years, are not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental sources.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of determination.
Dates
The Annual Integrated Economic Survey is typically mailed starting in March each year. The Annual Business Survey is typically mailed starting in July each year. The Business and Professional Classification Report is typically mailed out at the beginning of each calendar quarter.

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. Department of Commerce Census Bureau [Docket Number: 260820-0005; RTID 0607-XC085] AGENCY: Census Bureau, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of determination. SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) will conduct the following current three mandatory business surveys in 2026: (1) Annual Integrated Economic Survey; (2) Annual Business Survey; and (3) Business and Professional Classification Report. We have determined that data collected from these surveys are needed to aid the efficient performance of essential governmental functions and have significant application to the needs of the public and industry. The data derived from these surveys, most of which have been conducted for many years, are not publicly available from nongovernmental or other governmental sources. DATES: The Annual Integrated Economic Survey is typically mailed starting in March each year. The Annual Business Survey is typically mailed starting in July each year. The Business and Professional Classification Report is typically mailed out at the beginning of each calendar quarter. ADDRESSES: The Census Bureau will make available the reporting instructions to the organizations included in the surveys. Respondent information for the Annual Integrated Economic Survey can be found at: https://www.census.gov/​programs-surveys/​aies/​information.html . Respondent information for the Annual Business Survey can be found at: https://www.census.gov/​programs-surveys/​abs/&#

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Citation: 91 FR 56835