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Streamlining the Regulations Related to Concrete Masonry Research, Education, and Promotion
The Under-Secretary for Economic Affairs published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 27, 2026. It took effect on February 27, 2026.
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What the agency says
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.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-04005
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Commerce Department; Under-Secretary for Economic Affairs
- Published
- February 27, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 27, 2026
- Dates
- The rule is effective February 27, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. 260224-0056
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 0605-AA86
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 15 CFR 1500
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure
- Pages
- 3
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