# Survey of International Trade in Services Between U.S. and Foreign Persons and Surveys of Direct Investment
> **US Department of Commerce** · Final rule. · Published 2026-01-15 · Effective 2026-01-15 · 91 FR 1689
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-00691
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Commerce
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 1689
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 801
- **Publication date:** 2026-01-15
- **Effective date:** 2026-01-15
- **Commerce docket:** Docket ID 260108-0021
## Abstract

By this rule, the Department of Commerce is amending its regulations governing the collection of data on international trade in services and direct investment by removing certain provisions that merely restate what is clearly provided by the underlying statute and serve no meaningful purpose. The intended effect is to streamline such regulations, reduce regulatory clutter and complexity, and improve clarity for the public.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/15/2026-00691/survey-of-international-trade-in-services-between-us-and-foreign-persons-and-surveys-of-direct)
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