; (cc) recommend entry release or exit release for any conveyances and containers where the images do not include noticeable anomalies indicating the potential presence of contraband, persons seeking to unlawfully enter or exit the United States, or illicitly concealed merchandise, including illicit drugs or terrorist weapons, to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer responsible for inspecting such conveyance or container. (dd) recommend for further inspection any conveyances and containers where any image the Image Technician reasonably believes contains anomalies indicating the potential presence of contraband, persons seeking to unlawfully enter or exit the United States, or illicitly concealed merchandise, such as illicit drugs or terrorist weapons, to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer who is responsible for inspecting such conveyance or container; and (ee) referring to a Supervisory Image Technician any image of conveyances or containers that is difficult to review or assess due to poor image quality or other factors. (II) Rule of construction A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer shall retain the discretion and final decision-making authority to release conveyances or cargo for entry or exit or to refer such conveyance or cargo for further inspection. (B) Supervisory image technician (i) In general There shall be in the Office of Field Operations, the position of Supervisory Image Technician, who shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions under chapter 33 (relating to appointments in the competitive service) and chapters 51 and 53 (relating to classification and rates of pay) of title 5, United States Code. (ii) Duties (I) In general Duties of a Supervisory Image Technician shall include— (aa) carrying out all of the duties described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A)