Data / Federal rules / 2026-03384
Streamlining the Regulations Governing Requests for Special Census Services and Studies
The Census Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 20, 2026. It took effect on February 20, 2026.
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What the agency says
By this rule, the Census Bureau is amending its regulations governing requests and establishing fee structures for special census services and studies. This action is necessary to eliminate obsolete provision and streamline the Census Bureau's regulations. This action is intended to promote simplicity and efficiency and to reduce the possibility of public confusion.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-03384
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Census Bureau
- Published
- February 20, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 20, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is effective February 20, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260213-0046
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0607-AA73
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 50
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Census data; Citizenship and naturalization; Fees; Foreign trade; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; State and local governments; Statistics
- Pages
- 2
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|---|---|---|
| Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions; Extension of Comment Period 2026-20328 | Proposed rule | Oct 5 |
| Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions 2026-18481 | Proposed rule | Sep 10 |
| 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 the Official Seal of the Census Bureau 2026-01308 | Final rule | Jan 23 |
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