Rule C 2.7 Days Omitted from Averages

Newspapers may omit certain days from the calculation of their average net paid circulation due to weather, printing press breakdowns, etc. The rule governing this opportunity is C 2.7 Omitted Days

In brief, this rule states that in order to take advantage of this option, the net paid circulation on the day to be omitted must vary from the previous corresponding day by no less than five percent (i.e. if omitted day is Wednesday, February 14th, then the net paid circulation for that day must vary from the net paid circulation on Wednesday, February 7th by at least five percent or more). There is a limitation of 10 omitted days per audit year.

ABC must approve all omitted days. All requests for omitted days must be submitted to ABC no later than 15 calendar days after the date to be omitted.

To request ABC approval of an omitted date(s):

• Complete the Omitted Day Request Form (DOC). Be sure ALL information requested is completed.
• Submit the completed form to our TRRP department:
  • Via e-mail
    • Save this Word Document and complete it in Word
    • Send completed file as an attachment to either or
  • Via Fax
    • Print this form and complete
    • Send to (847) 605-0483; Attn: Phyllis Heide or Kelly Murphy

Updated 2/16/2007