Federal Register #2026-14554

Census Bureau Request for Comment: Extension of Internet Panel Pretesting and Survey Methods Testing Clearance

This notice is a request for public comment from the Department of Commerce, Census Bureau regarding the extension of its Generic Clearance for Internet Panel Pretesting and Qualitative Survey Methods Testing. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau - Purpose and Scope: - Seeks public input on extending the authority to conduct internet-based pretesting and qualitative survey methods testing - Activities include split sample experiments, usability interviews, and qualitative interviews - Aims to improve survey questionnaires, contact strategies, and data collection quality for future censuses and surveys - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are referenced - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Notice is strictly for regulatory and information collection purposes, not for procurement or contracting

Description

The Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, invites public comments on the proposed extension of the Generic Clearance for internet Panel Pretesting and Qualitative Survey Methods Testing. This clearance allows the Census Bureau to conduct various internet-based tests to improve survey questionnaires, contact methods, and data collection quality. Testing methods include split sample experiments, usability interviews, and qualitative interviews conducted online. The goal is to enhance data quality and reduce respondent burden for future censuses and surveys. Comments are due by September 18, 2026.

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