# 2026-01242: Goodbye to Outdated Foreign Census Training with USAID Partnership

2026-01242, Eliminating Regulations Contemplating Collaboration With USAID To Train Foreign Participants in Census Procedures and General Statistics, 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: 2026-01242
- Title: Eliminating Regulations Contemplating Collaboration With USAID To Train Foreign Participants in Census Procedures and General Statistics
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Commerce Department; Census Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 2847
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-01-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 0607-AA67
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Goodbye to Outdated Foreign Census Training with USAID Partnership

## Summary

The Census Bureau is wiping away old rules about training foreign folks in census and stats work with USAID. This cleanup removes outdated stuff, clears up confusion, and focuses on American priorities. The change kicks in on January 23, 2026, with no extra costs or hassles for anyone.

## Abstract

By this rule, the Census Bureau is eliminating its regulations pertaining to a now-obsolete joint effort between the United States Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to train foreign nationals in census and statistical procedures. This action is necessary to ensure that the Census Bureau's regulations are accurate and up-to-date. The intended effect is to remove outdated and unnecessary regulatory content, to reduce the potential for confusion, and to reprioritize American interests.

## Effects PRIA read

- Census Removes Foreign‑Training Rules: benefit, low. The Census Bureau has removed 15 CFR part 40, the regulations that governed training of foreign nationals in census and general statistics procedures, effective January 23, 2026. The agency says the removal is to eliminate outdated regulatory language, reduce potential confusion, and refocus on Ame…
- No New Paperwork or Costs: benefit, low. The Census Bureau states this final rule will not impose additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act and that the removal imposes no extra costs or hassles. The rule takes effect January 23, 2026.
- Eliminated Training Eligibility And Program Details: benefit, low. The removed part 40 included program descriptions (conference courses, seminars, laboratory exercises, observation work, and field training) and eligibility rules at 15 CFR 40.2 requiring applicants to be: (1) a bona-fide citizen of a country with proper diplomatic arrangements, (2) able to speak,…

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## Sources
- [2026-01242 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01242/eliminating-regulations-contemplating-collaboration-with-usaid-to-train-foreign-participants-in)
- [2026-01242 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01242.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01242 (as of 2026-06-11).