2022 Economic Census (Stateside and Island Areas)

Attachment C
Department of Commerce
United States Census Bureau
OMB Information Collection Request
2022 Economic Census
OMB Control Number 0607-0998
Letters
C-1
C-2

Letters - Stateside
Letters – Island Areas

Attachment C‐1 
Department of Commerce United 
States Census Bureau OMB 
Information Collection Request 
2022 Economic Census OMB 
Control Number 0607‐0998 
Letters 
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EC‐L1 
EC‐L1R 
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Economic Census Classification Initial Mail 
Economic Census Classification Due Date Reminder 
Economic Census Classification First Follow‐up 
Economic Census Classification Second Follow‐up 
Economic Census Initial Mail 
Economic Census Due Date Reminder 
Economic Census First Follow‐up 
Economic Census First Follow‐up; Partial Response Received 
Economic Census Second and Third Follow‐ups 
Economic Census Second and Third Follow‐ups; Partial Response Received 

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A Message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
We request your participation with the 2022 Economic Census Industry Classification Report.
This survey is used to ensure accurate classification of businesses and organizations for the
2022 Economic Census. Accurate industry classification is the foundation for reliable
economic data, which is essential to business and government decision making. Since this
survey requests no operating data, it should only take a few minutes to complete.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
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 IS REQUIRED BY LAW and 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 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Robert L. Santos
Director

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OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eightdigit OMB approval number is 0607-XXXX and appears in the top right corner of each reporting
screen. Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 and 193, authorizes this collection. Sections 224 and
225 require your response. The U.S. 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 Estimate Statement
We estimate the Economic Census Industry Classification Report will take an average of 7
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.

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(Draft)
The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval
number for the Economic
Census is 0607-0998.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a letter asking you to complete the 2022
Economic Census Industry Classification Report. If you have submitted your survey in the past
few weeks, thank you. If you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted
below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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(Draft)
The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval
number for the Economic
Census is 0607-0998.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census Industry
Classification Report. This survey is mandatory, and requires your immediate attention.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then
“Filing Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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(Draft)

The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval
number for the Economic
Census is 0607-0998.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census Industry Classification
Report, which is estimated to only take 7 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey online using
the following information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau
is authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code (Sections 131 and 193). The
same law requires that you respond (Sections 224 and 225), and assures the confidentiality of the
information you provide (Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your
responses in a way that could identify your business, organization, or institution, and use your responses
only to produce statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,
Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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A Message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
We request your participation with the 2022 Economic Census. The Economic Census is the major
source of data for calculating the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, and it forms the foundation for
most measures of the Nation's economy. We require this level of comprehensive data from you
only once every five years. Information from businesses like yours provides reliable data for your
business, your community, and your industry that is used by governments and businesses to
evaluate markets, prepare business plans, make business decisions, develop economic models and
forecasts, and conduct economic research.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
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 IS REQUIRED BY LAW and 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 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Robert L. Santos
Director

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(Draft)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0998 for the 2017 Economic Census, 0607-0937 for the Economic
Census of Island Areas, and 0607-0444 for the Report of Organization. These numbers appear in
the top right corner of each reporting screen. Without these approvals, we could not conduct these
surveys.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code, authorizes this collection (Section 131 authorizes the 2022 Economic
Census, Sections 131 and 191 authorize the Economic Census of Island Areas, and Sections 131 and
193 authorize the Report of Organization). Section 224 requires your response. The U.S. Census
Bureau is required by Section 9 of Title 13 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 Estimate Statement
We estimate each 2022 Economic Census survey will take on average between 42 minutes and 5
hours 36 minutes to complete, depending on your principal industry classification and business
activity. 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.
We estimate each Economic Census of Island Areas survey will take an average of 60 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.
We estimate each Report of Organization survey will take an average of 24 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.

ECMU-L1R
(Draft)
The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census is
0607-0998 and 0607-0444 for
the Report of Organization.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a letter asking you to complete the 2022
Economic Census. If you have submitted your survey in the past few weeks, thank you. If you
have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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(Draft)

The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census is
0607-0998 and 0607-0444 for
the Report of Organization.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census. This survey is
mandatory, and requires your immediate attention.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

ECMU-L2P
(Draft)

The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census is
0607-0998 and 0607-0444 for
the Report of Organization.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have received some, but not all, of your 2022 Economic Census
reports. This survey is mandatory, and requires your immediate attention.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
1. Sign in to your existing account at https://portal.census.gov
2. Locate the 2022 Economic Census under “My Surveys.”
3. Click “Options” and then “Filing Status.”
4. Review the status of each report. Reports that do not have a date entry under the “Date
Received” column are past due.
5. 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 “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,
Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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(Draft)

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the
Economic Census is 0607-0998 and
0607-0444 for the Report of
Organization.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census, Please complete the survey
online using the following information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau
is authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code (Sections 131, 191, and 193).
The same law requires that you respond (Sections 224), and assures the confidentiality of the
information you provide (Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your
responses in a way that could identify your business, organization, or institution, and use your responses
only to produce statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,
Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

ECMU-L3P
(Draft)

The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number for the
Economic Census is 0607-0998 and
0607-0444 for the Report of
Organization.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have received some, but not all, of your 2022 Economic Census, Please complete the
survey online using the following information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
Contact:
1.

Sign in to your existing account at the website above.

2.

Locate the 2017 Economic Census under “My Surveys.”

3.

Click “Options” and then “Filing Status.”

4.

Review the status of each report. Reports that do not have a date entry under the “Date Received”
column are past due.

5.

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 “Options” and then “Filing Status.” Look
for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau is
authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code (Sections 131, 191, and 193). The same
law requires that you respond (Sections 224), and assures the confidentiality of the information you provide
(Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could identify
your business, organization, or institution, and use your responses only to produce statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our customer help
line at 1-800-233-6136, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,
Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

Attachment C-2
Department of Commerce
United States Census Bureau
OMB Information Collection Request
2022 Economic Census - Island Areas
OMB Control Number 0607-0998
Initial Contact and Follow-up Letters
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Economic Census of Island Areas Initial Mail
Economic Census of Island Areas Due Date Reminder
Economic Census of Island Areas First Follow-up
Economic Census of Island Areas Second and Third Follow-up

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A Message from the Director, U.S. Census Bureau:
We request your participation with the 2022 Economic Census of Puerto Rico. The Economic Census is
conducted every five years, and is the primary source of facts about the structure and functioning of the
Nation’s economy, as well as your island’s economy. Your participation is essential to ensure an
accurate and reliable measurement. Businesses like yours use Economic Census data to evaluate
markets, prepare business plans, make business decisions, develop economic models and forecasts,
and conduct economic research.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
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 IS REQUIRED BY LAW and 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 1-888-872-8390, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Robert L. Santos
Director

IA-L1
(Draft)

OMB Number
This collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The eight-digit
OMB approval number is 0607-0998 and appears in the top right corner of each reporting screen.
Without this approval, we could not conduct this survey.
Authority and Confidentiality
Title 13, United States Code, Sections 131 and 191, authorizes this collection. Section 224 requires your
response. The U.S. 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 Estimate Statement
We estimate this survey will take on average 60 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.

IA-L1R
(Draft)
The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census is
0607-0998.

DUE DATE REMINDER
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau mailed you a letter asking you to complete the 2022
Economic Census of Puerto Rico. If you have submitted your survey in the past few weeks,
thank you. If you have not yet reported, please do so before the due date noted below.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Sign in OR register at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-888-872-8390, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

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(Draft)
The Office of
Management and Budget
(OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census
is 0607-0998.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census of Puerto Rico.
This survey is mandatory, and requires your immediate attention.
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then
“Filing Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call
our customer help line at 1-888-872-8390, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,

Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau

IA-L3

(Draft)
The Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval number
for the Economic Census is
0607-0998.

PAST DUE NOTICE
Our records indicate that we have not received your 2022 Economic Census of Puerto Rico. Please
complete the survey online using the following information:
Authentication Code:
Due Date:
1. Register OR sign in at https://portal.census.gov
2. Add your authentication 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 “Options” and then “Filing
Status.” Look for an entry under the “Date Received” column.
YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW and will be kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. The U.S. Census Bureau
is authorized to collect this information under Title 13, United States Code (Sections 131 and 191). The
same law requires that you respond (Sections 224), and assures the confidentiality of the information
you provide (Section 9). The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way
that could identify your business, organization, or institution, and use your responses only to produce
statistics.
For assistance with completing this survey, please sign into your Census Bureau account or call our
customer help line at 1-888-872-8390, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 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,
Kimberly P. Moore
Chief, Economy-Wide Statistics Division
U.S. Census Bureau