Data / Federal rules / 2026-01239
Clarifying and Streamlining the Regulatory Procedures for Requesting a Challenge to the Census Bureau's Annual Population Estimates
The Census Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 23, 2026. It took effect on January 23, 2026.
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What the agency says
By this rule, the Census Bureau (Bureau) amends and removes certain regulations governing the program for challenging the Bureau's annual population estimates (Population Estimates Challenge Program). This action will improve and streamline the regulations by clarifying that part 90 pertains to requests to challenge the Bureau's annual population estimates, properly introducing an acronym used throughout part 90, eliminating inconsequential language, and amending or removing provisions that impose undue restrictions or requirements on potential challengers. The intended effect is to create a more efficient, clear, and accessible process for governmental units to request a challenge to the Bureau's population estimates, thereby promoting accuracy and accountability.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-01239
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Census Bureau
- Published
- January 23, 2026
- Takes effect
- January 23, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is effective January 23, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260108-0019
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0607-AA72
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 90
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Census data; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; State and local governments; Statistics
- Pages
- 4
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