Attachment 20 -28 - Letters and Emails

DC

QSS-L1
(02-04-2021)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

A Message from the Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
Your firm has been selected to parcipate in the Quarterly Services Survey. The U.S. Census
Bureau’s mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the naon’s people and
economy. This survey produces one of the Census Bureau’s many important economic
measurements. Data from this survey provide business leaders and policy makers with an
up-to-date picture of the naon’s economic condion and are a key element in esmang the
quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
We invite you to browse through the wealth of data available through the Census Bureau’s
website. Start by viewing this survey’s results at: https://census.gov/services/index.html.
Please follow these steps to complete the survey:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Use the enclosed form as a worksheet prior to filling out the survey online.
Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
Add your authentication code, which is printed on the front page of the enclosed form.
Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple
sessions to complete the survey.

Online reporting is easy, reduces costs, and decreases processing times. You may elect to return
the completed form in the enclosed envelope instead of responding online.
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Information about the authority,
confidentiality, and burden of this data collection can be found on the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director
Enclosures

census.gov

QSS-L1
(02-04-2021)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0907 and appears in the top right corner of the paper survey form
or each online reporting screen. Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidenality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 and 182, authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct
this collection and to request your voluntary assistance. The Census Bureau is required by Section
9 of the same law to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce
statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that
could identify your business, organization, or institution. Per the Federal Cybersecurity
Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of
the systems that transmit your data.
Burden Esmate Statement
We estimate the Quarterly Services Survey will take between 10 and 15 minutes to
complete. Factors such as company size, complexity and activity will affect your actual time to
complete the survey. This estimate includes the time to review instructions, search existing data
sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the survey.

QSS-L2E
(02-04-2021)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

A Message from the Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
Thank you for your connued parcipaon in the Quarterly Services Survey. The U.S. Census Bureau’s
mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy. This survey
produces one of the Census Bureau’s many important economic measurements. Data from this survey
provide business leaders and policy makers with an up-to-date picture of the naon’s economic condion
and are a key element in estimating the quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
We invite you to browse through the wealth of data available through the Census Bureau’s website. Start by
viewing this survey’s results at: https://census.gov/services/index.html.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Account Manager:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code.
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to
complete the survey.
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Information about the authority, confidentiality,
and burden of this data collection can be found on the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our customer
help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director

census.gov

QSS-L2E
(02-04-2021)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit OMB
approval number is 0607-0907 and appears in the top right corner of each reporting screen. Without this
approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidenality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 and 182, authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct this
collection and to request your voluntary assistance. The Census Bureau is required by Section 9 of the same
law to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce statistics. The Census
Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your business,
organization, or institution. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected
from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data.
Burden Esmate Statement
We estimate the Quarterly Services Survey will take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Factors such
as company size, complexity and activity will affect your actual time to complete the survey. This estimate
includes the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed,
and complete and review the survey.

QSS-L2F
(02-04-2021)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

A Message from the Acting Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
Thank you for your connued parcipaon in the Quarterly Services Survey. The U.S. Census
Bureau’s mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the naon’s people and
economy. This survey produces one of the Census Bureau’s many important economic
measurements. Data from this survey provide business leaders and policy makers with an
up-to-date picture of the naon’s economic condion and are a key element in esmang the
quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
We invite you to browse through the wealth of data available through the Census Bureau’s
website. Start by viewing this survey’s results at: https://census.gov/services/index.html.
Please follow these steps to complete the survey:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Use the enclosed form as a worksheet prior to filling out the survey online.
Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
Add your authentication code, which is printed on the front page of the enclosed form.
Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple
sessions to complete the survey.

Online reporting is easy, reduces costs, and decreases processing times. You may elect to return
the completed form in the enclosed envelope instead of responding online.
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Information about the authority,
confidentiality, and burden of this data collection can be found on the back of this letter.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Ron S. Jarmin
Acng Director

census.gov

QSS-L2F
(02-04-2021)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0907 and appears in the top right corner of the paper survey form
or each online reporting screen. Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidenality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 and 182, authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct
this collection and to request your voluntary assistance. The Census Bureau is required by Section
9 of the same law to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce
statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that
could identify your business, organization, or institution. Per the Federal Cybersecurity
Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of
the systems that transmit your data.
Burden Esmate Statement
We estimate the Quarterly Services Survey will take between 10 and 15 minutes to
complete. Factors such as company size, complexity and activity will affect your actual time to
complete the survey. This estimate includes the time to review instructions, search existing data
sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete and review the survey.

QSS-L6
(12-06-2019)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the
Quarterly Services Survey is 0607-0907.

A Message from the U.S. Census Bureau:
Thank you for your connued parcipaon in the Quarterly Services Survey. This survey is
expected to take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and your mely response is
greatly appreciated.
Please reference the information below to begin reporting.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code.
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple
sessions to complete the survey.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people, places, and economy.
Sincerely,

Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

QSS-F2
(12-06-2019)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your Quarterly Services Survey, which is estimated to
take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey online using the following
information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:

1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authencaon code OR locate this report under “My Surveys.”
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW.” You can return to your account over multiple sessions to
complete the survey.
If you recently reported, you can verify your filing status by clicking on “Opons” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by Title
13, United States Code, Section 9, to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to
produce statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that
could identify your business, organization, or institution.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau measure
America’s people, places, and economy.
Sincerely,

Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau
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census.gov

QSS-L3
(05-04-2020)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) approval
number for the Quarterly
Services Survey is 0607-0907.

We are requesng your response to the latest Quarterly Services Survey. If you have recently
submitted your survey online, thank you. If you have not yet submitted your survey, please complete
the survey online using the following information:
Reporting Period:
Authentication Code:
1. Create a Census Bureau account at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authencaon code
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW”
Special notice: Our operations to mail, receive, and process paper forms are not available at this
time. Most respondents already provide data online and we thank those of you that do and only ask
you to continue to do so. Online reporting is the easiest, quickest, most reliable way to respond at
this time.
Because of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we realize you may not have immediate
access to the records you need to provide exact responses to the questions in this survey. If this is
the case, we accept your best estimate.
RESPONSES ARE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau is required by Title 13,
United States Code, Section 9, to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to
produce statistics. The Census Bureau is not permied to publicly release your responses in a way
that could identify your business, organization, or institution.
For assistance with completing your survey, please call us at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. You may be asked to leave a voice mail message in lieu
of speaking with a person, and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your time and participation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people and economy.
Sincerely,

Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
1201 E 10th St
Jeffersonville IN 47132-0001
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Penalty for Private Use $300
QSS-L3 (05-2020)

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PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
U.S. Census Bureau
Permit No. G-58

Subject: ONLINE REPORTING OPEN: Quarterly Services Survey

NAME
COMPANY
The Quarterly Services Survey is now open for [quarter, year]. Please use the following
information to access the survey:
Reporting Period: Quarter ending Mmmmm DD, YYYY
Authentication Code: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Due Date: XXXXX XX, 201X
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW”
For assistance with completing this survey, please do not reply to this email. Please sign into
your Census Bureau account or call our customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people, places, and economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Subject: DUE DATE REMINDER: Quarterly Services Survey

NAME
COMPANY
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau asked you to complete the Quarterly Services Survey. If you
have submitted your report in the past few days, thank you. If you have not yet reported, please
use the following information to access the survey:
Reporting Period: Quarter ending Mmmmm DD, YYYY
Authentication Code: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Due Date: Mmmmm DD, YYYY
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW”
For assistance with completing this survey, please do not reply to this email. Please sign into
your Census Bureau account or call our customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people, places, and economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Subject: RESPONSE REQUESTED: Quarterly Services Survey

NAME
COMPANY
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau requested your participation with the Quarterly Service
Survey. If you have submitted your survey in the past few days, thank you. If you have not yet
reported, please do so within 5 days using the following information:
Reporting Period: Quarter ending Mmmmm DD, YYYY
Authentication Code: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication code
3. Report by clicking on “REPORT NOW”
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 & 182 authorizes the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct
this collection. The Census Bureau is required by Section 9 of the same law to keep your
information confidential and can use your responses only to produce statistics. The Census
Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify your
business, organization, or institution. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015,
your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit
your data.
For assistance with completing this survey, please do not reply to this email. Please sign into
your Census Bureau account or call our customer help line at 1-800-772-7851, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation, and for helping the U.S. Census Bureau
measure America’s people, places, and economy. Your response makes a difference.
Sincerely,
Stephanie L. Studds
Chief, Economic Indicators Division
U.S. Census Bureau