USBC
Federal agency responsible for regulations under USBC.
10 regulationsStreamlining the Regulations Governing Requests for Special Census Services and Studies
The U.S. Bureau of the Census is simplifying the process for requesting custom census data and special studies. This makes it easier for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to get the specific population information they need for planning and decision-making.
Clarifying and Streamlining the Regulatory Procedures for Requesting a Challenge to the Census Bureau's Annual Population Estimates
The Census Bureau is making it easier for people and organizations to challenge the accuracy of population estimates that the government uses each year. These population numbers affect how federal money gets distributed to communities and how many representatives states get in Congress, so having a clearer process to question them matters to everyone.
Streamlining the Regulations Governing the Official Seal of the Census Bureau
The Census Bureau is updating and simplifying the rules about how its official seal can be used and displayed. This makes it easier for government agencies, businesses, and organizations to properly use the Census Bureau's seal in their official documents and materials while protecting it from misuse.
Eliminating the Census Bureau's Redundant Regulatory Part Related to Public Information and Disclosure
The Census Bureau is removing outdated rules about how it handles public information and document requests to make its operations clearer and more efficient. This cleanup eliminates confusing duplicate rules so the agency can better serve the public without unnecessary bureaucratic requirements.
Eliminating Regulations Contemplating Collaboration with USAID to Train Foreign Participants in Census Procedures and General Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau is eliminating a program that trained foreign participants in census and statistics methods through partnerships with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This change means the Census Bureau will no longer collaborate with USAID on these international training initiatives.
Removing Redundant Language from the Regulations Governing the Furnishing of Personal Census Data
The U.S. Census Bureau is cleaning up its written rules about how people share personal information during the census by removing repetitive language that says the same thing multiple times. This makes the rules simpler and easier to understand for people filling out census forms and for the Census Bureau staff who process that information.
Removing Obsolete Regulations Governing the Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for the 2010 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau is removing outdated rules that were used to decide which boundary changes (like new cities or districts) would be included in the 2010 Census. Since the 2010 Census is long past, these rules are no longer needed and the agency is cleaning up its regulations to eliminate confusion and unnecessary paperwork.
Eliminating Unnecessary and Overly-Restrictive Regulations Related to the Release of Decennial Census Population Information
The U.S. Census Bureau is removing unnecessary rules that restrict how quickly and easily census population data can be released to the public. This change means Americans, researchers, and policymakers will have faster access to updated information about where people live and population trends, which helps with planning schools, roads, and other services.
Foreign Trade Regulations: Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other FTR Provisions; Correction
This regulation clarifies how companies must file paperwork with U.S. Customs and Border Protection when goods are passing through the United States on their way to other countries. The update makes the filing process clearer and fixes some confusing rules so businesses know exactly what documents they need to submit.
Foreign Trade Regulations: Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other Provisions
This regulation clarifies the rules that importers and exporters must follow when filing paperwork for goods that are passing through the United States on their way to another country. The changes simplify the filing process and reduce confusion about what documents are required, which can help businesses move products more quickly and efficiently.