Annual Integrated Economic Survey

OMB Control No: 0607-1024	ICR Reference No: 202601-0607-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202411-0607-003
Agency/Subagency: DOC/CENSUS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Annual Integrated Economic 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: 03/20/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/21/2026
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES, 0607-1024) as outlined in this package with the following conditions: 1) The Census Bureau will provide information to OMB through a non-substantive change request within 6 months of clearance on the detailed uses and needs of each data element collected in AIES; 2) The Census Bureau will provide information to OMB through non-substantive change requests as information is available about its plans for reviewing the data quality of the patient discharge question, its use in publication, and how the Census Bureau will evaluate its need on the AIES versus its placement on other surveys; 3) The Census Bureau will provide the final report on the cognitive testing results within 2 months of clearance; and 4) The Census Bureau will commit to improving NAICS measurement, including continuing work with BLS and other relevant agencies, and providing a summary of such efforts in the next ICR revision package for AIES.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2028
Responses	305,340	0	305,340
Time Burden (Hours)	687,015	0	784,950
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Since survey year 2023 (collected in calendar year 2024), the Census Bureau has conducted the AIES on an annual basis. The AIES was created to integrate seven annual business surveys into one comprehensive survey. It was designed to combine Census Bureau collections to reduce respondent burden and increase data quality. The AIES provides the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business revenues and expenses on an annual basis. The survey covers domestic, nonfarm employer businesses with operations during the survey year. Data users of the AIES estimates include, but are not limited to, private businesses, educators and students, economic researchers, trade and professional organizations, and other federal agencies

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 13 USC 131, 182, and 193

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 40814	08/21/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 2330	01/20/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Annual Integrated Economic Survey Electronic Instrument Selected Screenshots for , 2025 AIES Content Electronic Instrument Selected Screenshots for the 2025 AIES ,   2025 AIES Content

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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	305,340	305,340	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	687,015	784,950	0	-97,935	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: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The reduction in burden hours for 2025 stems from the introduction of a modular and subsampled content strategy and the elimination of select items previously collected by the AIES.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $31,000,000

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: Edward Watkins 301 763-4750

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 01/21/2026

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