; or (III) the individual knew or should have known of the alleged reprisal in violation of subsection (a) on or before the date that is 3 years before the date on which the Inspector General received the allegation. (ii) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Inspector General of the Department of Justice terminates an investigation under clause (i), the Inspector General shall provide a written notification to the individual who submitted the allegation of a reprisal in violation of subsection (a) that states the basis of the Inspector General for terminating the investigation. (2) (A) (i) (I) The Inspector General of the Department of Justice may request any member of the Merit Systems Protection Board to order a stay of any personnel action (as defined in subsection (a)) for 45 days if the Inspector General determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the personnel action was taken, or is going to be taken, as a result of a reprisal in violation of subsection (a). (II) Any member of the Merit Systems Protection Board requested by the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to order a stay under subclause (I) shall order such stay unless the member determines that, under the facts and circumstances involved, such a stay would not be appropriate. (III) Unless denied under subclause (II), any stay under this clause shall be granted within 3 calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the date of the request for the stay by the Inspector General of the Department of Justice. (ii) (I) The Merit Systems Protection Board may extend the period of any stay granted under clause (i) for any period which the Board considers appropriate. (II) If the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks the number of members appointed under section 1201 required to constitute a quorum, any remaining member of the Board may, upon request by the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, extend the period of any stay granted under clause (i). (iii) A stay may be terminated by