; and (B) provide a copy of such report and any other relevant information to the Inspector General of the Department. (3) Removal for whistleblower retaliation The Secretary may remove for misconduct from the civil service (as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code), in accordance with sections 606 and 607, an employee of the Service if the Secretary determines, after completing a report review described in paragraph (2), that the employee has retaliated against a whistleblower and warrants removal. (4) Enhancing protections for whistleblowers The Secretary shall carry out any actions determined necessary by the Secretary to enhance protection for whistleblowers, including identifying appropriate Service employees and requiring the employees to complete the Office of Special Counsel's Whistleblower Certification Program. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Retaliation The term retaliation — (A) means an adverse employment action or any significantly adverse action against a whistleblower, such as the refusal or delay of care provided through the Service; and (B) includes instances where the adverse action described in subparagraph (A) is perpetrated against a family member or friend of the whistleblower because of the whistleblower’s disclosure of information. (2) Whistleblower The term whistleblower means an employee of Service who discloses information— (A) that the employee reasonably believes evidences— (i) a violation of any law, rule, or regulation; or (ii) gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety