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The Department of Commerce is seeking public feedback on a new plan to collect emergency economic information from businesses and organizations during unexpected events like pandemics or natural disasters. This initiative aims to quickly gather important data to understand the economic impact of such emergencies and to help decision-makers respond effectively. The Census Bureau will use a set of pre-approved questions and provide this information to relevant authorities, business leaders, and the public. Comments on this proposal are invited to ensure it meets its purpose efficiently and minimizes the burden on those responding.

The Department of Commerce, through the Census Bureau, is seeking public feedback on its plan to continue the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) program. This program collects data on the financial status of U.S. corporations, targeting those in manufacturing, mining, and several other sectors. The collected information is crucial for economic analysis and requires the involvement of businesses with significant assets. Comments on the proposed information collection, which aims to minimize the burden on respondents, can be submitted until March 26, 2021.

The Department of Commerce issued a correction notice for a previous document seeking public comments on the High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). The correction updates information about the timing of data collections, stating that the survey content originally scheduled for March will now happen in May, while the April survey will proceed as planned. The notice also invites the public to comment on the necessity and effectiveness of the survey process, ensuring that any feedback is considered in the request for approval. Comments will be public record, although personal information may not be kept private.

The Department of Commerce has announced a plan for public feedback on its proposed information collection activities related to the 2026 Census Test. This notice seeks comments from the public and federal agencies to help reduce the burden of data collection and improve methods, particularly for hard-to-count populations. The test will use various methods such as internet self-response and mobile questionnaire assistance, and it will take place in six locations across the United States. The main objectives are to refine data collection processes and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the 2030 Census.

The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for April 3-4, 2025. The meeting will no longer take place, and those interested in more information can contact Shana Banks, the Advisory Committee Branch Chief, or use the Federal Relay Service for TTY communication. The notice of this cancellation was approved by Ron Jarmin, Acting Director of the Census Bureau, and was officially published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is collecting public comments on the Annual Business Survey (ABS), which gathers data to better understand business dynamics in the U.S. The survey, conducted by the Census Bureau, includes information on business owners' demographics, and research and development activities, particularly aiming to improve minority and disadvantaged groups' access to resources. For 2021, the survey will expand to cover more nonprofit organizations, adding to its 308,000 respondents. The collected data will support government programs and agencies, enhance business support services, and contribute to national economic analyses.

The Department of Commerce is seeking public feedback on a new information collection effort by the U.S. Census Bureau, named the Management and Organizational Practices Survey-Hospitals (MOPS-HP). This survey aims to gather data on management practices in hospitals, with responses sourced mainly from Chief Nursing Officers across approximately 3,200 hospitals. The purpose is to understand how these practices affect financial and clinical outcomes, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey will run from April to October 2021 and is mandatory under U.S. law, with results made available to the public and researchers to aid in improving hospital management and outcomes.

The Census Bureau, part of the Commerce Department, is inviting public comments on the Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders Survey, as part of their efforts under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice allows for 60 days of public commentary before the information collection request is submitted for approval. The survey collects important data to benchmark the monthly Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Survey, aiding in the analysis of business conditions. The information from this survey helps refine economic insights used by various governmental and business entities. Public comments help evaluate the survey's necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements while aiming to reduce the reporting burden.

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Defense, is conducting the Military Panel survey to collect data from active-duty service members and their spouses. The survey is part of a project that aims to recruit at least 2,000 participants to provide nationwide estimates on topics like food security readiness, voting, and harassment and discrimination. Participants will receive surveys bi-monthly, primarily responded to online, with incentives offered for completion. The survey seeks public comments to help reduce the reporting burden and assess the impact of the information collection.

The Department of Commerce, through the U.S. Census Bureau, intends to revise the Household Pulse Survey, which gathers information on household experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. These revisions will involve removing questions that have become less useful and adding new ones on topics like disability, child health access, telehealth, and childcare, based on previous public comments and consultations with other federal agencies. The survey, approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will maintain the same level of public burden and is expected to start collecting data with the revised questions around March 1, 2021. The general public is invited to comment on these revisions within 30 days of the notice's publication.