; (2) the selection and retention of candidates for science and technology positions in the Federal agency are based primarily on the candidate's expertise, scientific credentials, experience, and integrity; (3) scientists adhere to the highest ethical standards of honesty and professionalism in conducting their research and disseminating their findings; (4) the appropriate rules, procedures, and safeguards are in place to ensure the integrity of the scientific process within the Federal agency, including procedures— (A) that allow for a scientist to review public release of materials that cite work from that scientist or otherwise claim to represent the scientist's scientific opinion; and (B) to identify, evaluate the merits of, and address instances in which the scientific process or the integrity of scientific and technological information may be compromised; (5) scientific or technological information considered in policy decisions is subject to well-established scientific processes, including peer review where appropriate; (6) except as provided in section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code, each Federal agency makes publicly available scientific or technological findings that are considered or relied upon in policy decisions and regulatory proposals; (7) technical staff are able to ensure the technical content of scientific documents, reports, press releases, and fact sheets accurately represents the relevant scientific data and conclusions