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Questions

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1.    What if I have questions about the Economic Census of Guam?

2.    The Guam Business Community is just recovering from the effects of Supertyphoon Pongsana. Will I be allowed more time to complete and return the census forms?

3.    What should I do if I get an economic census overdue notice for not mailing the form by February 12?

4.    What is the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)?

Answers

General

1. What if I have questions about the Economic Census of Guam?

• You can use our Business Help Site to get answers to your questions about the Economic Census of Guam.
  
  
• If you cannot find the answer on the Internet, please call 671-475-0205, 671-475-0326, or 671-475-0325 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• You can also call the Census Bureau customer help line (1-800-681-3012), available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. If the help line hours are not convenient, please call anytime and leave a message. An operator will return your call the next business day during local business hours.
  
  
• You can e-mail your questions to the Census Bureau, by clicking on the "Contact Us" link located to the left, bottom, and/or within the text. The "Contact Us" link will provide instructions on how to send your e-mail.
  
  
• If you prefer to write a letter, send your correspondence to U.S. Census Bureau Attention: Island Areas, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47134-0001. Make sure to include your 11-digit Census File Number (CFN) printed in the mailing address, if you received a form.

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2. The Guam Business Community is just recovering from the effects of Supertyphoon Pongsana. Will I be allowed more time to complete and return the census forms?

Yes, the census due date has been extended from February 12 to March 12 for Guam. If you need more time, contact us.

Enumeration materials were printed and assembled months ago and references February 12 as the census due date. However, due to the effects of the Supertyphoon the Census Bureau has changed the original due date of February 12 to March 12 for Guam. If you have questions, contact us.

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3. What should I do if I get an economic census overdue notice for not mailing the form by February 12?

Try to mail your completed form as soon as possible. All enumeration materials were printed and assembled prior to changing the due date to March 12. Overdue notices will reference the original February 12 due date. If you need assistance, contact us.

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4. What is the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)?

The 2002 Economic Census of Guam will use for the first time the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). NAICS is the system that replaces the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system used in 1997 and earlier censuses. NAICS identifies more industries that contribute to the economy, specifically services. It groups businesses with similar production processes. NAICS is updated every 5 years. If you would like more information about NAICS, visit us at www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html.

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