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The Census Bureau is announcing a virtual meeting of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC). This meeting will focus on discussing policies, research, and technical issues related to the Census Bureau's various programs. The meeting will be held on March 18 and 19, 2021, through the WebEx platform, and the public is invited to attend. There will also be a chance for public comments on March 19, and those with extensive questions should submit them in writing beforehand.

The Department of Commerce is proposing to continue its information collection via the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This survey helps gather detailed, frequent, and timely data on U.S. economic conditions and trends. With a target of 795,000 respondents, the survey will be conducted biweekly and seeks to include more multi-unit businesses for comprehensive economic representation. The department is also revising the survey to focus on core questions and plans to extend it for another three years, along with a possibility of including updated questions on artificial intelligence. Public comments are invited within 30 days on the proposed collection.

The Bureau of the Census has proposed new criteria for defining urban areas based on the 2020 Census results, and is seeking public feedback. Key changes include using housing unit density instead of population density for urban classification, increasing the minimum size for areas to be considered urban, and doing away with distinguishing different types of urban areas. The Bureau also plans to use commuting data to better define large, continuously developed areas and will refine the criteria for what constitutes urban territory to include places like airports more accurately.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on proposed updates to the American Community Survey (ACS) Methods Panel Tests. These updates aim to improve data quality, reduce data collection costs, and lessen the reporting burden on the public. The proposed changes include enhancements to mailing strategies to improve self-response, the introduction of a feedback mechanism for participants, and the potential use of administrative data to replace or supplement survey questions. Additionally, new testing methods for survey components, like the internet response option and group quarter testing, are being considered. Feedback from the public will be collected until April 12, 2021.

The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Commerce Department, is seeking public comments on its ongoing information collection activities for the Military Panel, which targets active-duty service members and their spouses. This panel aims to gather data on various topics, including food security readiness, voting, and harassment and discrimination, with the next data collection set for January 2025. It involves bi-monthly surveys to about 1,141 respondents and seeks to eventually have 2,000 members. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice's publication through the specified government website.

The Census Bureau of the Commerce Department is inviting public comments on updates to the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This survey, conducted every two weeks, provides important real-time data on how businesses are doing in the U.S., such as changes in revenue, employment, and the use of technologies like artificial intelligence. The bureau aims to improve the quality of data and reduce the reporting burden on businesses. Comments are welcomed to help assess and refine these updates before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Commerce is planning to submit an information collection request for the Annual Business Survey (ABS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This survey aims to reduce the burden on businesses while gathering data on business characteristics, such as research and development, innovation, and demographics of business owners. The 2025 survey will include a reduced sample size and changes to the survey process to be more efficient, with data collected through an online questionnaire. This information will help various stakeholders, including government and business leaders, understand and assess business dynamics in the U.S.

The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on its plan to reinstate and update the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN). This survey, conducted by the Census Bureau, aims to gather detailed information about the characteristics and employment patterns of registered nurses in the U.S. to inform healthcare workforce decisions. Changes to the survey will include updated questions and the removal of pandemic-related queries. They are seeking feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection, with public comments accepted until June 17, 2025.

The U.S. Census Bureau, under the Department of Commerce, is seeking public comments on revisions to the State and Local Government Finance Collections and Public Employment and Payroll Collections. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to evaluate and minimize the public's reporting burden while ensuring the data collected is useful and accurate. The proposed changes include adding cannabis sales and sports betting taxes to their annual surveys. Comments are invited until March 29, 2021, to help improve the collection process and data quality.

The Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies regarding their plan to continue collecting basic demographic information as part of the Current Population Survey (CPS). This survey has been providing important data on employment and demographics for over 70 years. The Bureau aims to minimize the reporting burden and improve the quality and clarity of the information collected. Public comments will help evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of the survey, which is conducted monthly through interviews, and responses are voluntary.