OMB approves the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES, 0607-1024) as outlined in this package with the following conditions: 1) The Census Bureau will provide information to OMB through a non-substantive change request within 6 months of clearance on the detailed uses and needs of each data element collected in AIES; 2) The Census Bureau will provide information to OMB through non-substantive change requests as information is available about its plans for reviewing the data quality of the patient discharge question, its use in publication, and how the Census Bureau will evaluate its need on the AIES versus its placement on other surveys; 3) The Census Bureau will provide the final report on the cognitive testing results within 2 months of clearance; and 4) The Census Bureau will commit to improving NAICS measurement, including continuing work with BLS and other relevant agencies, and providing a summary of such efforts in the next ICR revision package for AIES.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2028
305,340
0
305,340
687,015
0
784,950
0
0
0
Since survey year 2023 (collected in calendar year 2024), the Census Bureau has conducted the AIES on an annual basis. The AIES was created to integrate seven annual business surveys into one comprehensive survey. It was designed to combine Census Bureau collections to reduce respondent burden and increase data quality. The AIES provides the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business revenues and expenses on an annual basis. The survey covers domestic, nonfarm employer businesses with operations during the survey year. Data users of the AIES estimates include, but are not limited to, private businesses, educators and students, economic researchers, trade and professional organizations, and other federal agencies
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Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
305,340
305,340
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
687,015
784,950
0
-97,935
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
No
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
The reduction in burden hours for 2025 stems from the introduction of a modular and subsampled content strategy and the elimination of select items previously collected by the AIES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 2025 AIES Content 2025 AIES Content
Attachment M - 30-Day Notice Comments Received.docx
Reamer 2021-23 QCEW-CBP 5 NAICS-combined.pdf
Attachment F - Content Changes Between the 2024 and 2025 AIES.xlsx
Annual Integrated Economic Survey