; and (B) is made in a written format that meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (C) of paragraph (1) and appears for at least 4 seconds. (4) Other communications In the case of any other type of communication, the statement is at least as clear and conspicuous as the statement specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (c) Public communication In this section, the term public communication means a communication relating to the administration of an election for Federal office by means of any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication, internet communication, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mass mailing, or telephone bank to the general public, or any other form of general public advertising. 297B. Guidance on use of payments (a) Requiring establishment and publication on guidance The Commission shall establish and publish clear guidance on the permissible use of any payments made by the Commission to States and units of local government under this Act or any other Act. (b) Requirements for guidance The guidance established under this section shall meet the following requirements: (1) The guidance shall be consistent for all States and units of local government. (2) The guidance shall be available to the public. (3) If the Commission revises any previously established and published guidance under this section, the revision may not take effect until after the next regularly scheduled general election for Federal office, and the Commission shall provide and publish its reasons for the revision. (c) Application of guidance to audits If the Commission conducts any audit of the use of a payment to a State or unit of local government, it shall base the audit on the compliance of the State or unit of local government with the applicable guidance under this section and the applicable requirements of this Act. (d) Uniform terms for reports In cooperation and consultation with States, the Commission shall establish a set of uniform terms for States and units of local government to use for any