; and (B) a report of the audit submitted directly to the Secretary. (g) Prohibited activities (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2) , the Board shall not engage in any program or project to, nor shall any funds received by the Board under this Act be used to— (A) influence legislation, elections, or governmental action; (B) engage in an action that would be a conflict of interest; (C) engage in advertising that is false or misleading; (D) engage in any promotion, research, or education that would be disparaging to other construction materials; or (E) engage in any promotion or project that would benefit any individual manufacturer. (2) Exceptions Paragraph (1) does not preclude— (A) the development and recommendation of amendments to the order; (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)