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OMB Seeks Public Comment on Proposed NAICS Updates for 2027

The Office of Management and Budget is soliciting input on its Economic Classification Policy Committee's recommended revisions to the North American Industry Classification System, with changes set to take effect January 1, 2027.

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Background and Purpose

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published a notice soliciting public comment on proposed updates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for 2027, acting on recommendations from its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC). According to the notice, the ECPC recommends updating NAICS to clarify existing industry definitions and content, recognize new and emerging industries, and combine industries. The proposed revisions would build upon NAICS 2022, the current version of the classification system.

The notice is issued pursuant to OMB's authorities under the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 1104(d)) and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (5 U.S.C. 3504(e)), as the document states. Submission of comments in response to the request is described as voluntary.

Structure of the Notice

The notice is organized in two parts. Part I summarizes the background for the proposed 2027 revisions to NAICS 2022. Part II contains a summary of public comments regarding priorities for changes to NAICS for 2027 and the rationale for ECPC recommendations, as well as a comprehensive listing of proposed changes for U.S. industries and their links to NAICS 2022 industries.

Comment Process and Deadlines

The document instructs that all comments be submitted no later than 30 days from the publication date of the notice. Because of delays in the receipt of regular mail related to security screening, the notice states that respondents are encouraged to send comments electronically via www.regulations.gov, using docket identifier USBC-2026-0133. Commenters are also instructed to include the phrase "North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)--Updates for 2027" at the beginning of their submissions and to indicate which specific ECPC recommendation their comments address.

The notice further states that all comments and proposals received will be available for public inspection, and that OMB will publish final changes to NAICS for 2027 resulting from this notice in the Federal Register. Comments submitted may be made available to the public and are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act; accordingly, the notice advises against including sensitive personal information or proprietary information in submissions.

What to Watch

  • Comment deadline: No later than 30 days from the publication date of the notice (published July 13, 2026); OMB encourages electronic submission to avoid mail screening delays.
  • Effective date: The proposed revision to NAICS would become effective in the U.S. for publication of establishment data that refer to periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
  • Final changes: OMB will publish final NAICS 2027 changes in the Federal Register following the close of the comment period.

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  1. OMB is soliciting public comment on proposed updates to NAICS for 2027, based on recommendations from its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC).

    federalregister.gov

  2. The ECPC recommends updating NAICS to clarify existing industry definitions and content, recognize new and emerging industries, and combine industries.

    federalregister.gov

  3. The proposed revisions would build upon NAICS 2022, the current version of the classification system.

    federalregister.gov

  4. The notice is issued pursuant to OMB's authorities under the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 1104(d)) and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (5 U.S.C. 3504(e)).

    federalregister.gov

  5. Submission of comments in response to the request is voluntary.

    federalregister.gov

  6. Part I of the notice summarizes the background for the proposed 2027 revisions to NAICS 2022.

    federalregister.gov

  7. Part II contains a summary of public comments regarding priorities for changes to NAICS for 2027 and the rationale for ECPC recommendations, as well as a comprehensive listing of proposed changes for U.S. industries and their links to NAICS 2022 industries.

    federalregister.gov

  8. All comments must be submitted no later than 30 days from the publication date of the notice.

    federalregister.gov

  9. Because of delays in the receipt of regular mail related to security screening, respondents are encouraged to send comments electronically via www.regulations.gov.

    federalregister.gov

  10. The docket identifier for this notice is USBC-2026-0133.

    federalregister.gov

  11. All comments and proposals received will be available for public inspection, and OMB will publish final changes to NAICS for 2027 in the Federal Register.

    federalregister.gov

  12. Comments submitted may be made available to the public and are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

    federalregister.gov

  13. The proposed revision to NAICS would become effective in the U.S. for publication of establishment data that refer to periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

    federalregister.gov

  14. The notice was published on July 13, 2026.

    federalregister.gov

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