The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released a notice that the 2006-2010 census data must be used for all affirmative action plans for plan years beginning on January 1, 2014, and OFCCP will begin using 2006-2010 census data to evaluate affirmative action plans and efforts as of that same date. Keep in mind that, since the data was released in late November 2012, federal contractors were permitted to voluntarily begin using the census data, which is based on a compilation of 2006-2010 American Community Survey (ACS) data. Contractors should keep in mind that the data is coded and categorized differently than the 2000 census data and should plan accordingly regarding the preparation of any 2014 affirmative action plans.