; or (B) in a civil action, obtain appropriate equitable relief, a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day before, on, or after the date of the order that the violation occurs or for each day after the date of the order that a failure to comply continues, or both. (2) Order to cease operations If the Secretary determines that an owner or operator of a covered chemical facility continues to be in noncompliance after an order for compliance is issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary may issue an order to the owner or operator to cease operations at the covered chemical facility until the Secretary determines the owner or operator is in compliance. (c) Applicability of penalties A penalty under subsection (b)(1) may be imposed for any violation of this title, including a violation of the whistleblower protections under section 2108. 2208. Whistleblower protections (a) Establishment (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and provide information to the public regarding a process by which an individual may submit a report to the Secretary regarding problems, deficiencies, or vulnerabilities at a covered chemical facility associated with the risk of a chemical facility terrorist incident. (2) Confidentiality (A) In general The Secretary shall keep confidential the identity of any individual who submits a report under this subsection. (B) Compliance with section 2110 A report submitted under this subsection shall be treated as protected information under section 2110 to the extent that the report does not consist of publicly available information. (3) Acknowledgment of receipt If a report submitted under this subsection identifies the individual submitting the report, the Secretary shall respond promptly to the individual to acknowledge receipt of the report. (4) Steps to address problems The Secretary shall— (A) review and consider the information provided in a report submitted under this subsection