Data / Federal rules / 2026-01245
Removing Redundant Language From the Regulations Governing the Furnishing of Personal Census Data
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) is amending its regulations that govern the furnishing of personal census data. Specifically, this rule removes two unnecessary sections that merely restate underlying statutory language. This action is necessary to reduce regulatory complexity and redundancy. The intended effect is to promote the simplicity and clarity of the Code of Federal Regulations for public benefit, without altering any substantive rights or obligations.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-01245
- 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. 260108-0018
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0607-AA71
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 80
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Archives and records; Census data
- Pages
- 2
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| Age Search Fee Structure 2026-13801 | Final rule | Jul 8 |
| Streamlining the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations; Correction 2026-11688 | Final rule | Jun 11 |
| Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other FTR Provisions; Correction 2026-10370 | Final rule | May 26 |
| Streamlining the Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Regulations 2026-06133 | Final rule | Mar 30 |
| Age Search Service Fee Structure 2026-03494 | Proposed rule | Feb 23 |
| Streamlining the Regulations Governing Requests for Special Census Services and Studies 2026-03384 | Final rule | Feb 20 |
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