# 2026-01241: Census Bureau Scrubs Old 2010 Boundary Change Cutoff Rules

2026-01241, Removing Obsolete Regulations Governing the Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for the 2010 Census, is a Federal Register rule from Commerce Department, Census Bureau published 2026-01-23, effective 2026-01-23 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01241
- Title: Removing Obsolete Regulations Governing the Cutoff Dates for Recognition of Boundary Changes for the 2010 Census
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Commerce Department; Census Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 2850
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-01-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 0607-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Census Bureau Scrubs Old 2010 Boundary Change Cutoff Rules

## Summary

The Census Bureau is cleaning house by removing old rules about boundary changes for the 2010 Census since they’re no longer needed. This update helps keep things clear and simple for everyone, with no impact on money or current operations. The change takes effect on January 23, 2026, making the rules easier to understand and use.

## Abstract

By this final rule, the Census Bureau is removing its regulations governing the cutoff dates for the recognition of boundary changes for the 2010 Census. This action is necessary because the regulations pertain exclusively to the 2010 Decennial Census and are therefore obsolete, serving no current administrative or public purpose. The intended effect is to streamline the Code of Federal Regulations and reduce potential confusion for the public by removing outdated provisions.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-01241 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01241/removing-obsolete-regulations-governing-the-cutoff-dates-for-recognition-of-boundary-changes-for-the)
- [2026-01241 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01241.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01241 (as of 2026-06-11).