Federal Register #2026-22322

Census Bureau seeks comment on proposed ACS and PRCS survey revisions

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public input on proposed changes to its American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau. - Opportunity: Public comment on revisions to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS), before the Census Bureau submits the information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. - Proposed changes: Remove the ACS questions about solar panels and veterans’ period of military service. - Administrative data: The Bureau is considering using existing administrative data to skip or replace questions about agricultural sales, year built, rooms, bedrooms, units in structure, building type, and home heating fuel. - Procurement relevance: This is an information-collection review, not a purchase of products or services. No OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Census Bureau is seeking a revision to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS), and invites public comment before submitting the information collection request to OMB for approval. The proposed changes include removing the Solar Panels and Veterans Period of Military Service questions from the ACS in 2028 and potentially using administrative data to replace or skip certain survey questions. The ACS and PRCS collect detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing information from households and group quarters. Comments are due January 4, 2027.

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