1. Primary data collection operations for the 2015 National Content Test were completed on October 30, 2015.
2. The Geospatial Data contract was awarded to six companies in early October.
3. In support of the Address Canvassing operation, 30 National Processing Center (NPC) clerks were trained on the first phase of In-Office Address Canvassing, known as Interactive Review. The NPC clerks began production work as soon as they completed the training.
4. The contract for the Decennial Service Center for the 2016 Census Test was awarded.
5. In support of the Field Infrastructure operation, the Space and Lease Management team selected office space in Houston, TX and Glendale, CA for the 2016 Census Test.
6. During the month of October, the Redistricting Data Program delivered invitations for the official State Capitol visits to official liaisons. These visits are intended to provide the states an opportunity to ensure the Census Bureau hears their needs in regards to useful census redistricting data as required by Public Law (P.L.) 94-171. They also provide the states an opportunity to learn about the 2020 Redistricting Data Program, 2020 Census planning, and upcoming Census geographic partnership programs.
7. The 2020 Census Program Management Review (PMR) was conducted on October 6, 2015. It focused on the 2020 Census Operational Plan.
8. The 2020 Census Tribal Consultation Meetings began. The following meetings were conducted:
   

a. 16 Tribes participated in the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) meeting in Morton, MN on October 7, 2015;
b. 13 Tribes participated in the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) meeting in Anchorage, AK on October 14-15, 2015;
c. 8 Tribes participated in the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 72nd Annual Convention in San Diego, CA on October 23-24, 2015; and
d. 2 Tribes participated in the United South & Eastern Tribes (USET) meeting in Choctaw, MS on October 29, 2015.