Counsel established by section 1211 of title 5, United States Code, may terminate an investigation of a prohibited personnel practice alleged by an employee or former employee of the Service after the Special Counsel provides to the employee or former employee a written statement of the reasons for the termination of the investigation. (2) Admissibility The statement described in paragraph (1) may not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding without the consent of the employee or former employee described in paragraph (1). (h) Vacancies In the case of a covered individual who is removed or demoted under subsection (b), to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall fill the vacancy arising as a result of the removal or demotion. . (b) Conforming amendments Section 4303(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by striking or at the end