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OMB Control No:
0607-1004
ICR Reference No:
202503-0607-003
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202406-0607-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOC/CENSUS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Annual Business Survey
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
06/17/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/02/2025
Terms of Clearance:
OMB approves consistent with the understanding that: 1) the Census Bureau should transmit all data collected, or documents prepared, under OMB Control Number 0607-1004 upon request to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics; 2) the Census Bureau must consult with and obtain written approval from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics on any future planned revisions to this ICR prior to submission to OMB; and 3) all data assets resulting from this collection must be cataloged in the agency comprehensive data inventory, consistent with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, OMB M-25-05, and other related policies and guidance. Within 90 days of this approval and as requested thereafter, the Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics must brief OMB on the implementation of the 2025 Annual Business Survey and provide an overview of any planned, proposed revisions to the 2026 Annual Business Survey.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
05/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2027
Responses
230,000
0
338,000
Time Burden (Hours)
112,367
0
325,200
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In an effort to improve the measurement of business dynamics in the United States, the Census Bureau is conducting the 2025 Annual Business Survey (ABS), covering reference year 2024. The ABS combines Census Bureau firm-level collections to reduce respondent burden, increase data quality, reduce operational costs, and operate more efficiently. The ABS provides information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status. Further, the survey measures research and development for microbusinesses, new business topics such as innovation and technology, as well as other business characteristics.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 358 505
Name of Law: America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
US Code:
13 USC 8(b), 131, and 182
US Code:
42 USC 1861-76
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 65363
09/22/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 14231
03/31/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual Business Survey
ABS Questionnaire
ABS Questionnaire
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
230,000
338,000
0
-108,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
112,367
325,200
0
-212,833
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Forms
Short Statement:
The burden has decreased due to fewer employer businesses sampled to reduce burden on respondents and provide summary-level statistics by demographics. Burden is also reduced due to streamlined content on survey.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$7,100,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Emily Schondelmyer 301 763-1534
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
04/02/2025
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