Job Survey Gets Extension Pitch: Labor Wants Your Quick Thoughts
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on extending a survey that collects job info, called the Occupational Requirements Survey. This helps make sure the survey is easy to understand and doesn’t waste your time or money. If you’re involved in jobs or data collection, now’s the time to share your feedback before the deadline!
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-14826, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Current Population Survey-Basic Labor Force
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on its plan to keep collecting important job and unemployment data through the Current Population Survey. This survey helps track who’s working, who’s not, and why, breaking down info by age, race, education, and more. Comments are open until August 24, 2026, and the goal is to make sure the survey stays useful without causing too much hassle or cost.
2026-13928, Proposed Information Collection; ATUS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Questions
The Department of Labor wants to add new questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) to learn how people use AI in their daily lives. This will help researchers understand AI’s impact on work and free time without adding too much extra work for survey participants. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until September 8, 2026, to comment—no money changes, just smarter questions!
2026-08377, Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Consumer Price Index Commodities and Services Survey
The Bureau of Labor Statistics wants to keep collecting info for the Consumer Price Index, which tracks how prices for everyday stuff change over time. This affects stores and government agencies that share price data. They’re asking for comments by June 29, 2026, to make sure the process stays clear and easy without costing too much time or money.
2026-08383, Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Current Population Survey
The Department of Labor wants to keep using the Current Population Survey, a monthly check-in with 60,000 households that tracks jobs and unemployment across the U.S. They’re asking for your thoughts before June 29, 2026, to make sure the survey stays clear and easy to answer without wasting time or money. This survey helps everyone understand how Americans are doing in the job market and keeps important economic info flowing.
2026-16895, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Consumer Price Index Commodities and Services Survey
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
2026-13929, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Generic Clearance for Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
The Department of Labor wants your feedback to make their services better and easier to use. They’re asking for public comments by August 10, 2026, to help improve how they collect and use this feedback without causing extra hassle. This effort won’t cost you money but aims to save time and make things smoother for everyone involved.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-19131, Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
The Department of Labor wants your thoughts on updating the Consumer Expenditure Surveys, which ask people about their spending habits. They’re working to make these surveys easier and less time-consuming for everyone involved. If you have ideas or concerns, now’s the time to speak up before the changes happen!
Next: 2025-19133, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notice of Termination, Peace Corps Volunteer Authorization for Examination and/or Treatment
The Peace Corps is ending the form that lets volunteers get medical exams or treatment approved. This change affects current and future volunteers, making the process simpler and cutting down on paperwork. No new costs or deadlines are involved, but it’s a smooth move to keep things easy and efficient.