; and (ii) any employee of the covered agency that the Special Inspector General determines, after a review or investigation described in subparagraph (A), should face disciplinary action (including removal) as a result of abuses or misconduct described in that subparagraph. (2) Maintenance of systems The Special Inspector General shall establish, maintain, and oversee such systems, procedures, and controls as the Special Inspector General considers appropriate to discharge the duties of the Special Inspector General under paragraph (1). (3) Additional duties and responsibilities In addition to the duties described in paragraphs (1) and (2), the Special Inspector General shall also have the duties and responsibilities of inspectors general under chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code. (4) Confidentiality of information The Special Inspector General shall maintain the confidentiality of the identity of any person, employing entity, or regulated entity submitting information to the Special Inspector General for the purposes of carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General under this section, including in any report submitted under subsection (g). (e) Powers and authorities (1) In general In carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General under subsection (d), the Special Inspector General shall have the authorities provided in section 406 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Treatment of Office The Office of the Special Inspector General shall be considered to be an office described in section 406(f)(3) of title 5, United States Code, and shall be exempt from an initial determination by the Attorney General under section 406(f)(2) of that title. (f) Personnel, facilities, and other resources (1) Appointment of officers and employees (A) In general The Special Inspector General may select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the duties of the Special Inspector General. (B) Status The positions to which officers and employees are appointed under