; (B) the communication to appropriate government officials of information relating to the conduct, implementation, or results of research, education, and promotion activities under the order except communications described in paragraph (1)(A); or (C) any lawful action designed to market concrete masonry products directly to a foreign government or political subdivision of a foreign government. (h) Periodic evaluation The order shall require the Board to provide for the independent evaluation of all research, education, and promotion programs or projects undertaken under the order, beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 3 years thereafter. The Board shall submit to the Secretary and make available to the public the results of each such evaluation. (i) Objectives The Board shall establish annual research, education, and promotion objectives and performance metrics for each fiscal year subject to approval by the Secretary. (j) Biennial report Every 2 years the Board shall prepare and make publicly available a comprehensive and detailed report that includes an identification and description of all programs and projects undertaken by the Board during the previous 2 years as well as those planned for the subsequent 2 years and detail the allocation or planned allocation of Board resources for each such program or project. Such report shall also include— (1) the overall financial condition of the Board; (2) a summary of the amounts obligated or expended during the 2 preceding fiscal years; and (3) a description of the extent to which the objectives of the Board were met according to the metrics required under subsection (i). (k) Books and records of persons covered by order (1) In general The order shall require that manufacturers shall— (A) maintain records sufficient to ensure compliance with the order and regulations