; (9) procedures, including any applicable whistleblower protections, are in place as are necessary to ensure the integrity of scientific and technological information and processes on which the covered agency relies in decision making or otherwise uses; and (10) include enforcement processes consistent for an administrative hearing and an administrative appeal. (j) Application Each scientific integrity policy adopted under subsection (g) shall apply to covered individuals. (k) Scientific integrity officer Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Scientific Integrity Act , each covered agency shall appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer, who shall— (1) be a career employee at the covered agency in a scientific or professional position; (2) have substantial technical knowledge and expertise in conducting and overseeing scientific research; and (3) direct the activities and duties described in subsections (l), (m), and (n). (l) Policies, process, and training Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Scientific Integrity Act , each covered agency shall adopt and implement— (1) an administrative process and administrative appeal for dispute resolution consistent with the scientific integrity policy adopted by the covered agency under subsection (g); and (2) a training program to provide— (A) regular scientific integrity and ethics training to covered individuals; (B) covered individuals with training within 1 month of commencing employment; (C) information to ensure that covered individuals are fully aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the conduct of scientific research, publication of scientific research, communication with the media and the public regarding scientific research