; and (II) the findings made under paragraph (1) with respect to the foreign actor and the factual basis therefor. (iii) Protection of classified information The notice and findings submitted under clauses (i) and (ii) may be in classified form. (B) Publication in Federal register If the Director makes a designation under this subsection, the Director shall publish the designation in the Federal Register on the date of the designation. (C) Effect of designation For purposes of section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1011f ), a designation under this subsection shall take effect upon publication under subparagraph (B). (3) Record (A) In general In making a designation under this subsection, the Director shall create an administrative record. (B) Classified information The Director may consider classified information in making a designation under this subsection. Classified information shall not be subject to disclosure for such time as it remains classified, except that such information may be disclosed to a court ex parte and in camera for purposes of judicial review under subsection (d). (4) Period of designation (A) In general A designation under this subsection shall be effective for all purposes until revoked under paragraph (5) or (6) or set aside under subsection (d). (B) Review of designation upon petition (i) In general The Director shall review the designation of a foreign intelligence threat to higher education under the procedures set forth in clauses (iii) and (iv) if the designated foreign actor files a petition for revocation within the petition period described in clause (ii). (ii) Petition period For purposes of clause (i)— (I) if the designated foreign actor has not previously filed a petition for revocation under this subparagraph, the petition period begins 2 years after the date on which the designation was made