; and (B) as necessary, take appropriate steps under this title to address any problem, deficiency, or vulnerability identified in the report. (b) Retaliation prohibited (1) Prohibition An owner or operator of a covered chemical facility, for-profit or nonprofit corporation, association, or any contractor, subcontractor or agent thereof, may not discharge an employee or otherwise discriminate against an employee with respect to compensation of the employee, terms, conditions, or other privileges of employment because the employee (or any individual acting on behalf of the employee)— (A) notified the Secretary, the owner or operator of a covered chemical facility, or the employer of the employee of an alleged violation of this title, including notification of such an alleged violation through communications related to carrying out the job duties of the employee; (B) refused to participate in any conduct that the employee reasonably believes is in noncompliance with a requirement under this title, if the employee has identified the alleged noncompliance to the employer; (C) testified before or otherwise provided information relevant for Congress or for any Federal or State proceeding regarding any provision (or proposed provision) of this title; (D) commenced, caused to be commenced, or is about to commence or cause to be commenced a proceeding under this title; (E) testified, or is about to testify, in a proceeding under this title