participate in the pilot program established under subsection (b). (B) Biannual review Not less frequently than once every 6 months, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director and the Secretary, shall review and, as appropriate, replace the private sector entities designated under this paragraph. (2) Optional designation In addition to the 20 private sector entities designated under paragraph (1), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Director and the Secretary, may designate 1 or more information sharing and analysis centers to participate in the pilot program. (d) Information sharing with private sector entities A covered agency that initiates an investigation into a potential illicit finance violation, or identifies a threat or emerging risk relating to illicit finance violations, may share with any designated private sector entity such information about the investigation, threat, or emerging risk as the covered agency determines appropriate. (e) Use of information by private sector entities Information received by a designated private sector entity under this section may not be used for any purpose other than identifying and reporting on activities that may involve illicit finance violations or threats and emerging risks relating to illicit finance violations. (f) Means of sharing information The covered agencies and designated private sector entities may share information about potential illicit finance violations, or threats and emerging risks relating to illicit finance violations, with each other— (1) through a portal established by the Attorney General or a similar mechanism determined appropriate by the Attorney General