# Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Order; Referendum Procedures
> **US Department of Commerce** · Final rule. · Published 2021-05-03 · Effective 2021-05-03 · 86 FR 23271
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-08891
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Commerce
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 23271
- **Publication date:** 2021-05-03
- **Effective date:** 2021-05-03
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No.: 210422-0086
## Abstract

This rule establishes procedures for conducting a referendum to determine whether manufacturers of concrete masonry units (manufacturers) favor the issuance of a Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Order (Order). The purpose of the Order would be to strengthen the position of the concrete masonry products industry in the domestic marketplace; maintain, develop, and expand markets and uses for concrete masonry products in the domestic marketplace; and promote the use of concrete masonry products in construction and building. The Department will publish a proposed Order that will become final if approved by referendum.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/03/2021-08891/concrete-masonry-products-research-education-and-promotion-order-referendum-procedures)
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