# 2026-01243: Census Bureau Ditches Duplicate Rule on Public Info Disclosure

2026-01243, Eliminating the Census Bureau's Redundant Regulatory Part Related to Public Information and Disclosure, 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: 2026-01243
- Title: Eliminating the Census Bureau's Redundant Regulatory Part Related to Public Information and Disclosure
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Commerce Department; Census Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 2849
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-01-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 0607-AA68
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Census Bureau Ditches Duplicate Rule on Public Info Disclosure

## Summary

The Census Bureau is cleaning house by removing an old, unnecessary rule that just pointed to another set of rules about sharing information. This change affects anyone interested in accessing Census records but won’t change any rights or costs. The update kicks in on January 23, 2026, making the rules simpler and less cluttered without any extra hassle or expense.

## Abstract

By this rule, the Census Bureau (Bureau) is eliminating a part of the Code of Federal Regulations that consists solely of a single provision cross-referencing another part of the Code. This action is necessary to streamline and simplify the Bureau's regulations. The intended effect of this action is to reduce administrative clutter without altering any substantive rights or obligations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Census removes redundant disclosure rule: benefit, low. If you request Census Bureau records, the agency has removed 15 CFR part 60 (Sec. 60.1) and will rely on the Department-wide FOIA rules at 15 CFR part 4 instead. This change takes effect January 23, 2026, and the Bureau says it does not change any substantive rights, obligations, fees, or costs for…

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## Sources
- [2026-01243 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01243/eliminating-the-census-bureaus-redundant-regulatory-part-related-to-public-information-and)
- [2026-01243 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01243.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01243 (as of 2026-06-11).