; (B) analyzes or publicly communicates information resulting from scientific activities; or (C) uses scientific information or analyses in making bureau, office, or agency policy, management, or regulatory decisions. (3) Public statement The term public statement means any communication that is intended for, or should reasonably be expected to have, broad distribution outside the Federal Government, including— (A) public speeches, news releases and advisories, news conferences, broadcast appearances, and interviews or discussions with journalists; (B) public writings, such as articles or papers in publications or other writings distributed through mass-mailing, e-mail, or posting on a website or social media platform; (C) materials and presentations for public educational instruction, lectures, conferences, seminars, and similar venues; and (D) public distribution of audiovisual works, such as slide sets, PowerPoint presentations, podcasts, online video, and exhibits. (b) Prohibited conduct No covered individual shall— (1) engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, coercive manipulation, or other scientific or research misconduct; (2) suppress, alter, interfere, or otherwise impede the timely release and communication of scientific or technical findings; (3) intimidate, coerce, or retaliate against covered individuals or others to alter or censor scientific or technical findings; or (4) implement institutional barriers to cooperation and the timely communication of scientific or technical findings. (c) Scientific publications and conferences (1) Dissemination of findings A covered individual may disseminate scientific or technical findings— (A) by participating in scientific conferences