Federal Register #2026-21759

Census Bureau Seeks Public Comment on Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey Revisions

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public input on a proposed revision to its Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) information collection. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Public comment notice, not a procurement solicitation; no goods or contracted services are requested. - Program: The High-Frequency Surveys Program/HTOPS gathers household information and supports survey research, methodological testing, and emerging data needs. - Collection approach: Primarily online self-response, with telephone response and possible follow-up calls or text messages. Participation is voluntary. - Estimated respondent burden: Up to 144,000 responses annually, about 20 minutes per response, and 48,000 total annual burden hours. - Vendors and OEMs: None identified; no products, part numbers, or quantities are being solicited.

Description

The Department of Commerce, through the Census Bureau, is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the approved High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) information collection before submitting it to OMB for approval. HTOPS is an experimental data collection platform used to measure household trends and conditions and support research and methodological testing. Data collection will be conducted electronically, primarily through internet self-response, with inbound telephone interviewing and possible follow-up calls or text messages. Comments are due by December 28, 2026.

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