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Memorandum 2018.19: Release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for Archiving (ARC)
Memorandum 2018.19: Release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for Archiving (ARC)
Memorandum 2018.19
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) for the Archiving (ARC) operation. The ARC operation is responsible for archiving 2020 Census data in accordance with the agreed-upon 2020 Census Records Schedule signed by the Archivist of the United States. In addition, the ARC operation stores other data for research at the Census Bureau for future censuses and to cover in-house needs as well as support the Age Search service provided to the public.
The DOP for ARC presents the planned operations for ARC and includes details of the operational processes involved, their inputs, outputs, controls, and the basic mechanisms necessary to conduct the work. It is a living document that will be updated, as necessary.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
- A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
Others in Series
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Memorandum 2018.17: Release of the ISR Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Internet Self-Response Detailed Operational Plan.
Publication
Memorandum 2018.18: Release of the ETL Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Enumeration at Transitory Locations Detailed Operational Plan.
Publication
Memorandum 2018.20: Release of the UE Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the plan for the 2020 Census Update Enumerate operation.
Page Last Revised - March 30, 2022
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