Removing Redundant Language From the Regulations Governing the Furnishing of Personal Census Data
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Jan. 23, 2026. Document 2026-01245. Updated Nov. 15, 2026.
- What it does
By this rule, the Census Bureau (Bureau) is amending its regulations that govern the furnishing of personal census data. Specifically, this rule removes two unnecessary sections that merely restate underlying statutory language. This action is necessary to reduce regulatory complexity and redundancy. The intended effect is to promote the simplicity and clarity of the Code of Federal Regulations for public benefit, without altering any substantive rights or obligations.
The Census Bureau's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What changed in the regulation
1 part of Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
Wording on eCFR: the day before it took effect and from the day it took effect (first part listed).
- Compared with
The Census Bureau has published 11 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Before this
No earlier Federal Register document under regulation identifier 0607-AA71 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- What happens next and when
The rule is effective January 23, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
- Check it yourself
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-01245 |
|---|---|
| Action | Final rule. |
| Agencies | Commerce Department; Census Bureau |
| Published | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Effective date | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 0607-AA71 |
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