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Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and Collections of Information
Federal Register Notices (FRNs) and Collections of Information
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes information in the Federal Register to keep the public informed about our collections of information (e.g., surveys and censuses) and related activities.
This page provides information on Census Bureau:
Census Bureau Federal Register Notices (FRNs)
The Federal Register is the official journal of the U.S. federal government. It provides a means for federal agencies to inform the public about changes to government requirements, policies, and guidance.
Each day, federal agencies publish a variety of documents in the Federal Register, including:
- Federal agency regulations.
- Proposed rules.
- Notices of interest to the public.
- Executive orders/presidential actions.
- Proclamations.
The Federal Register also informs the public of their rights and responsibilities, and provides access to a wide range of federal benefits and funding opportunities.
Public Inspection
The Federal Register’s Public Inspection page offers a preview of the documents that are scheduled to appear in the next day’s Federal Register issue. This gives the public access to important or complex documents before they are published.
FRN Search, Comments, and Contacts
Choose from the Types, Search, Public Comments, Contacts, Subscribe, or Tutorials links below this list to:
- Learn the types of FRNs.
- Search for FRNs or make public comments.
- Find contact information or subscribe to email alerts.
- Learn about the laws governing the collection of information from the public.
Collections of Information
The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 is a U.S. federal law designed to reduce the total amount of paperwork burden the federal government imposes on private businesses and the public.
The PRA requires federal agencies to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prior to collecting the same information from 10 or more members of the public. Examples of "information collections" include:
- Surveys.
- Forms.
- Interviews.
- Record-keeping requirements.
Agencies must submit Information Collection Requests (ICRs) to OMB that explain and justify all information collection activities.
For more information about the PRA, visit OMB’s "Guide to the Paperwork Reduction Act."
OMB maintains a list of pending and approved ICRs at www.Reginfo.gov. Follow the links below to the Census Bureau’s collection requests:
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