commences not later than 48 hours after the time at which the allegation was reported. (b) Notification of delay In any case in which the time between the reporting of an alleged incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault under section 3541 or 3542, respectively, and commencement of an investigation of the allegation under this section exceeds 48 hours, the Secretary shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives of the delay. 3547. Criminal referral If the Secretary of Commerce finds, pursuant to an investigation under section 3546, evidence that a crime may have been committed, the Secretary shall refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney. 3548. Exceptions regarding anonymity of survivors in certain cases (a) In general In any case in which an employee, member of the commissioned officer corps, or individual conducting business on behalf of the administration elects anonymous reporting under section 3541(b)(3)(B) or 3542(b)(5)(B), disclosure of their personally identifying information is authorized to the following persons or organizations when disclosure would be for the following reasons: (1) To National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff or law enforcement personnel, when authorized by the survivor in writing. (2) To National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff or law enforcement personnel to prevent or lessen a serious or imminent threat to the health or safety of the survivor or another person. (3) To a victim advocate or healthcare provider, when required for the provision of victim services. (4) To a State or Federal court, when ordered by such court or if disclosure is required by Federal or State statute. (b) Notice of disclosure and privacy protection In any case in which information is disclosed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) make reasonable attempts to provide notice to the employee,