# Streamlining the Regulations Related to Concrete Masonry Research, Education, and Promotion
> **US Department of Commerce** · Final rule. · Published 2026-02-27 · Effective 2026-02-27 · 91 FR 9705
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-04005
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Commerce
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 9705
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 1500
- **Publication date:** 2026-02-27
- **Effective date:** 2026-02-27
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 260224-0056
## Abstract

By this rule, the Department clarifies and streamlines the regulations related to concrete masonry research, education, and promotion. Specifically, this rule adds language to clarify the purpose of these regulations, removes all of the sections that merely restate definitions provided in the underlying statute, clarifies the Secretary of Commerce's appointment authority, and streamlines the section governing disqualification and removal with respect to the Concrete Masonry Product Board (Board). This action is necessary and intended to promote clarity, simplicity, efficiency, and statutory conformity.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-04005/streamlining-the-regulations-related-to-concrete-masonry-research-education-and-promotion)
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