Gov Wants Input: How Do You Waste Your Day?
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on keeping the American Time Use Survey going without changes. This survey asks people how they spend their time on work, chores, and fun, helping us understand daily life better. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by May 27, 2025—no extra costs or big changes are planned.
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ATUS Continues: Annual 20‑Minute Survey
You may be asked to take part in the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), which the Bureau of Labor Statistics proposes to continue without changes. Each year 8,520 people are surveyed; the interview takes about 20.2 minutes per respondent and the total estimated annual burden is 2,868 hours. If you want to comment on keeping the survey, submit comments by May 27, 2025.
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