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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5364
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Post-
al Service located at 5505 Stevens Way in San
Diego, California, as the ‘‘Earl B. Gilliam/Impe-
rial Avenue Post Office Building’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4952
To provide for the conveyance of the land containing the Mount Wilson
Observatory in the Angeles National Forest, California, to the Mount
Wilson Institute, the nonprofit organization operating the observatory.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 17, 2002
Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. HANSEN, and Mr. CANNON)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Re-
sources
A BILL
To provide for the conveyance of the land containing the
Mount Wilson Observatory in the Angeles National For-
est, California, to the Mount Wilson Institute, the non-
profit organization operating the observatory.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mount Wilson Observ-
atory Preservation and Enhancement Act’’.
SEC. 2. LAND CONVEYANCE, MOUNT WILSON OBSERV-
ATORY, ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, CALI-
FORNIA.
(a) CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Ag-
riculture shall convey, without consideration, to the Mount
Wilson Institute all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to a parcel of real property, including any
improvements thereon that are administered by the Forest
Service, consisting of approximately 110 acres in the An-
geles National Forest in the State of California and con-
taining the Mount Wilson Observatory and related road-
ways, parking lots, and public facilities that are adminis-
tered by the Forest Service, as depicted on the map enti-
tled ‘‘Mount Wilson Observatory Conveyance’’ and dated
June 17, 2002.
(b) PURPOSE OF CONVEYANCE.—The Mount Wilson
Institute operates the Mount Wilson Observatory, and the
land on which the observatory is situated is leased from
the Forest Service. The purpose of the conveyance under
subsection (a) is to recognize the unique qualifications of
the Mount Wilson Institute as the best possible steward
to operate, maintain, preserve, and enhance the observ-
atory for scientific, educational, historical, and other pub-
lic purposes.
(c) CONDITION OF CONVEYANCE.—The conveyance
under subsection (a) shall be subject to the terms of the
existing lease between the Forest Service and the Carnegie
Institution of Washington regarding the land to be con-
veyed, and the Mount Wilson Institute shall assume the
obligations of the Forest Service under the lease.
(d) REVERSION.—If the Secretary determines at any
time that the land conveyed under subsection (a) is not
being used for scientific, educational, historical, or other
public purposes, all right, title, and interest in and to that
land (including any improvements thereon that were con-
veyed by the United States under subsection (a)) shall re-
vert to the United States, and the United States shall have
the right of immediate entry thereon. If such a reversion
occurs before the termination of the lease referred to in
subsection (c), the lease shall continue between the Forest
Service and the Carnegie Institution of Washington.
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covered action with an approved Regional 
Ocean Ecosystem Plan; 
(D) support coordination and information 
transfer between Regional Oceans Councils and 
agencies and groups at the international, Fed-
eral, State, tribal, territorial, local, and other 
levels; 
(E) conduct other tasks as deemed nec-
essary by the Administrator to fulfill the mis-
sion of the Agency; and 
(F) report directly to the Administrator on 
matters relating to regional implementation of 
this Act. 
(3) STAFF.—The Regional Administrator ap-
pointed under paragraph (1) for an ocean region 
shall appoint staff for the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration Regional Office for the 
ocean region. 
SEC. 703. REGIONAL OCEAN COUNCILS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall es-
tablish, within 120 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, a Regional Ocean Council for each of the re-
gions designated under section 702(a), as follows: 
(1) NORTH PACIFIC COUNCIL.—The North Pa-
cific Regional Ocean Council, which shall include at
least 1 representative of the State of Alaska and 
shall have authority to develop and implement a Re-
gional Ocean Ecosystem Plan as required under sec-
tion 704 for United States ocean waters of the 
North Pacific Ocean Region. 
(2) PACIFIC
COUNCIL.—The Pacific Regional 
Ocean Council, which shall include at least 1 rep-
resentative of each of the States of California, Or-
egon, and Washington, and shall have authority to 
develop and implement a Regional Ocean Ecosystem 
plan as required under section 704 for United States 
ocean waters of the Pacific Ocean Region. 
(3) WESTERN PACIFIC COUNCIL.—The Western 
Pacific Regional Ocean Council, which shall include 
at least 1 representative of each of the State of Ha-
waii and American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern 
Mariana Islands and shall have authority to develop 
and implement a Regional Ocean Ecosystem Plan as 
required under section 704 for United States ocean 
waters of the Pacific Ocean Region. 
(4) GULF OF MEXICO COUNCIL.—The Gulf of 
Mexico Regional Ocean Council, which shall include 
at least 1 representative of each of the States of 
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida 
and shall have authority to develop and implement
the administration of any project for which 
funds are provided under this paragraph.’’. 
(b) FUNDING OF STUDIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS.—
Section 413(h)(1) (42 U.S.C. 613(h)(1)) is amended in 
the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘1997 
through 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘2004 through 2008’’. 
(c) REPORT ON ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN AFFIDA-
VITS OF SUPPORT AND SPONSOR DEEMING.—Not later 
than March 31, 2004, the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall 
submit to the Congress a report on the enforcement of 
affidavits of support and sponsor deeming as required by 
section 421, 422, and 432 of the Personal Responsibility 
and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. 
(d) REPORT ON COORDINATION.—Not later than 6 
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Sec-
retary of Labor shall jointly submit a report to the Con-
gress describing common or conflicting data elements, 
definitions, performance measures, and reporting require-
ments in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and part 
A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and, to the degree 
each Secretary deems appropriate, at the discretion of ei-
ther Secretary, any other program administered by the re-
SECTION 1. COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WEST BUTTE ROAD
IN THE STATE OF OREGON.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act:
(1) WEST
BUTTE
ROAD.—The term ‘‘West
Butte Road’’ means the unpaved Bureau of Land
Management road in the State of Oregon identified
on the map as BLM Road 6520.
(2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means each
of Crook County and Deschutes County in the State
of Oregon.
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map en-
titled ‘‘West Butte Road Right of Way’’ dated July
17, 2002.
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Di-
rector of the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) GRANT
TO COUNTIES.—Notwithstanding any
other Act, and subject to subsection (d), the Secretary
shall grant to each County a right-of-way to the West
Butte Road.
(c) BOUNDARIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2),
the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b)
shall—
(A) extend in length from Reservoir Road
in Crook County to United States Route 20 in
Deschutes County, Oregon; and
(B) shall extend in width 100 feet on each
side of the centerline of West Butte Road.
(2) MODIFICATIONS.—
(A) STATE ROADS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall
amend the existing rights-of-way of each of
the Counties as contained in their respec-
tive road case files to include the rights-of-
way granted under subsection (b).
(ii) 
EFFECT.—The 
rights-of-way
amended under clause (i) shall be subject
to the common terms, conditions, and stip-
ulations identified in the Counties’ rights-
of-way grants that apply on the date of en-
actment of this Act.
(iii) CONSIDERATION
OF
ENVIRON-
MENTAL CONCERNS.—Environmental con-
cerns associated with any development of
the West Butte Road shall be addressed by
the County in meeting compliance require-
ments associated with State and Federal
highway projects and the National Envi-
ronmental Policy Act of 1969 as adminis-
tered by the Federal Highway Administra-
tion.
(B) WEST BUTTE ROAD.—Notwithstanding
any other Act, the Secretary shall provide for
adjustment to the right-of-way width and align-
ment granted under subsection (b) in portions
of the West Butte Road necessary for the road
to meet applicable State and Federal highway
standards.
SEC. 2. RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY.
The right-of-way granted to each County under sub-
section (b) of section 1 shall be contingent upon the Coun-
ties relinquishing any right, title, or interest in and to any
RS 2477 right-of-way claim held by the Counties to the
portion of the road known as George Millican Road that
is located in the area described in subsection (c)(1) of sec-
tion 1.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 4953
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
An Act
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook Counties
in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WEST BUTTE ROAD IN THE
STATE OF OREGON.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act:
(1) WEST BUTTE ROAD.—The term ‘‘West Butte Road’’ means
the unpaved Bureau of Land Management road in the State
of Oregon identified on the map as BLM Road 6520.
(2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means each of Crook
County and Deschutes County in the State of Oregon.
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘West
Butte Road Right of Way’’ dated July 17, 2002.
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau
of Land Management.
(b) GRANT TO COUNTIES.—Notwithstanding any other Act, and
subject to subsection (d), the Secretary shall grant to each County
a right-of-way to the West Butte Road.
(c) BOUNDARIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the rights-of-
way granted under subsection (b) shall—
(A) extend in length from Reservoir Road in Crook
County to United States Route 20 in Deschutes County,
Oregon; and
(B) shall extend in width 100 feet on each side of
the centerline of West Butte Road.
(2) MODIFICATIONS.—
(A) STATE ROADS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall amend the
existing rights-of-way of each of the Counties as con-
tained in their respective road case files to include
the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b).
(ii) EFFECT.—The rights-of-way amended under
clause (i) shall be subject to the common terms, condi-
tions, and stipulations identified in the Counties’
rights-of-way grants that apply on the date of enact-
ment of this Act.
(iii) CONSIDERATION
OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
CON-
CERNS.—Environmental concerns associated with any
development of the West Butte Road shall be addressed
by the County in meeting compliance requirements
H. R. 4953—2
associated with State and Federal highway projects
and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
as administered by the Federal Highway Administra-
tion.
(B) WEST
BUTTE
ROAD.—Notwithstanding any other
Act, the Secretary shall provide for adjustment to the right-
of-way width and alignment granted under subsection (b)
in portions of the West Butte Road necessary for the road
to meet applicable State and Federal highway standards.
SEC. 2. RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY.
The right-of-way granted to each County under subsection (b)
of section 1 shall be contingent upon the Counties relinquishing
any right, title, or interest in and to any RS 2477 right-of-way
claim held by the Counties to the portion of the road known as
George Millican Road that is located in the area described in
subsection (c)(1) of section 1.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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(A) extend in length from Reservoir Road 
in Crook County to United States Route 20 in 
Deschutes County, Oregon; and 
(B) shall extend in width 100 feet on each 
side of the centerline of West Butte Road. 
(2) MODIFICATIONS.—
(A) STATE ROADS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
amend the existing rights-of-way of each of 
the Counties as contained in their respec-
tive road case files to include the rights-of-
way granted under subsection (b). 
(ii) 
EFFECT.—The 
rights-of-way 
amended under clause (i) shall be subject 
to the common terms, conditions, and stip-
ulations identified in the Counties’ rights-
of-way grants that apply on the date of en-
actment of this Act. 
(iii) CONSIDERATION
OF
ENVIRON-
MENTAL CONCERNS.—Environmental con-
cerns associated with any development of 
the West Butte Road shall be addressed by 
the County in meeting compliance require-
ments associated with State and Federal 
highway projects and the National Envi-
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4953
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes and Crook
Counties in the State of Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 17, 2002
Mr. WALDEN of Oregon introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes
and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-
of-way to West Butte Road.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WEST BUTTE ROAD
IN THE STATE OF OREGON.
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act:
(1) BLM 
ROAD.—The term ‘‘BLM road’’
means the unpaved Bureau of Land Management
road in the State of Oregon known as West Butte
Road and identified on the map as BLM Road No.
6520.
(2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means
Crook County and Deschutes County in the State of
Oregon.
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map en-
titled ‘‘BLM Central Oregon Public Lands Map,
1998’’.
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Di-
rector of the Bureau of Land Management.
(b) GRANT TO COUNTIES.—The Secretary shall grant
to each of the Counties a right-of-way to the BLM road.
(c) BOUNDARIES.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The rights-of-way granted
under subsection (b) shall extend from Reservoir
Road in Crook County to United States Route 20 in
Deschutes County, Oregon.
(2) MODIFICATIONS.—
(A) STATE ROADS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall
amend the rights-of-way of each of the
Counties to serialized Oregon Road 46940
and Oregon Road 51362 to include the
BLM road.
(ii) 
EFFECT.—The 
rights-of-way
amended under clause (i) shall be subject
to any conditions that apply to the rights-
of-way on the date of enactment of this
Act.
(B) BLM ROAD.—The Secretary shall ad-
just the boundaries of the rights-of-way granted
under subsection (b) in portions of the BLM
road on which the alignment of the BLM road
does not meet the standards applicable to an
improved road, to meet approved standards
with the least environmental impact.
(d) RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY.—In ex-
change for the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b),
the Counties shall relinquish any right-of-way of the Coun-
ties to the portion of the road known as George Millican
Road (identified on the map as serialized Oregon Road
46940) that is located in the area described in subsection
(c)(1).
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Calendar No. 611
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4953
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to Deschutes 
and Crook Counties in the State of Oregon a right-
of-way to West Butte Road.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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SECTION 1. COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO WEST BUTTE ROAD 
IN THE STATE OF OREGON. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: 
(1) WEST
BUTTE
ROAD.—The term ‘‘West 
Butte Road’’ means the unpaved Bureau of Land 
Management road in the State of Oregon identified 
on the map as BLM Road 6520. 
(2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means each 
of Crook County and Deschutes County in the State 
of Oregon. 
(3) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map en-
titled ‘‘West Butte Road Right of Way’’ dated July 
17, 2002. 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Di-
rector of the Bureau of Land Management. 
(b) GRANT
TO COUNTIES.—Notwithstanding any 
other Act, and subject to subsection (d), the Secretary 
shall grant to each County a right-of-way to the West 
Butte Road. 
(c) BOUNDARIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), 
the rights-of-way granted under subsection (b) 
shall—
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ronmental Policy Act of 1969 as adminis-
tered by the Federal Highway Administra-
tion. 
(B) WEST BUTTE ROAD.—Notwithstanding 
any other Act, the Secretary shall provide for 
adjustment to the right-of-way width and align-
ment granted under subsection (b) in portions 
of the West Butte Road necessary for the road 
to meet applicable State and Federal highway 
standards. 
SEC. 2. RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. 
The right-of-way granted to each County under sub-
section (b) of section 1 shall be contingent upon the Coun-
ties relinquishing any right, title, or interest in and to any 
RS 2477 right-of-way claim held by the Counties to the 
portion of the road known as George Millican Road that 
is located in the area described in subsection (c)(1) of sec-
tion 1.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
Calendar No. 611
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4953
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to grant to 
Deschutes and Crook Counties in the State of 
Oregon a right-of-way to West Butte Road. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
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(A) The Director of the Congressional
Budget Office or the Chief Actuary of the Cen-
ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or both,
shall provide to the Commission, upon the re-
quest of the Commission, such cost estimates as
the Commission determines to be necessary to
carry out its duties.
(B) The Commission shall reimburse the
Director of the Congressional Budget Office for
expenses relating to the employment in the of-
fice of the Director of such additional staff as
may be necessary for the Director to comply
with requests by the Commission under sub-
paragraph (A).
(4) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—Upon
the request of the Commission, the head of any Fed-
eral agency is authorized to detail, without reim-
bursement, any of the personnel of such agency to
the Commission to assist the Commission in car-
rying out its duties. Any such detail shall not inter-
rupt or otherwise affect the civil service status or
privileges of the Federal employee.
(5) TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE.—Upon the re-
quest of the Commission, the head of a Federal
agency shall provide such technical assistance to the
Union Calendar No. 326
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4989
[Report No. 107–545]
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide
for grants to health care providers to implement
electronic prescription drug programs.
JUNE 26, 2002
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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‘‘(1) PROCESSES.—For purposes of this section,
the Administrator shall establish processes and
methods—
‘‘(A) for determining the actuarial valu-
ation of prescription drug coverage, including—
‘‘(i) an actuarial valuation of standard
coverage and of the reinsurance subsidy
payments under section 1860H;
‘‘(ii) the use of generally accepted ac-
tuarial principles and methodologies; and
‘‘(iii) applying the same methodology
for determinations of alternative coverage
under subsection (c) as is used with re-
spect to determinations of standard cov-
erage under subsection (b); and
‘‘(B) for determining annual percentage in-
creases described in subsection (b)(5).
‘‘(2) USE OF OUTSIDE ACTUARIES.—Under the
processes under paragraph (1)(A), PDP sponsors
and Medicare+Choice organizations may use actu-
arial opinions certified by independent, qualified ac-
tuaries to establish actuarial values, but the Admin-
istrator shall determine whether such actuarial val-
ues meet the requirements under subsection (c)(1).
‘‘(f) COVERED OUTPATIENT DRUGS DEFINED.—
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for the preceding year increased by the annual
percentage 
increase 
described 
in 
section
1860B(b)(5) (relating to growth in medicare
prescription drug costs per beneficiary) for the
year involved.
‘‘(D) ROUNDING.—Any amount, deter-
mined under the preceding provisions of this
paragraph for a year, which is not a multiple of
$10 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of
$10.
‘‘(d) ADJUSTMENT OF PAYMENTS.—
‘‘(1) ADJUSTMENT
OF
REINSURANCE
PAY-
MENTS TO ASSURE 30 PERCENT LEVEL OF SUBSIDY
THROUGH REINSURANCE.—
‘‘(A) ESTIMATION
OF
PAYMENTS.—The
Administrator shall estimate—
‘‘(i) the total payments to be made
(without regard to this subsection) during
a year under subsections (a)(2) and (c);
and
‘‘(ii) the total payments to be made by
qualifying entities for standard coverage
under plans described in subsection (b)
during the year.
SEC. 903. DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH)
PAYMENTS.
Section 1923(f)(3) (42 U.S.C. 1396r–4(f)(3)) is
amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by amending subpara-
graph (A) to read as follows:
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The DSH allotment
for any State—
‘‘(i) for fiscal year 2003 is equal to
the DSH allotment for the State for fiscal
year 2001 under the table in paragraph
(2), without regard to paragraph (4), in-
creased, subject to subparagraph (B) and
paragraph (5), by the percentage change in
the consumer price index for all urban con-
sumers (all items; U.S. city average), for
fiscal year 2001; and
‘‘(ii) for each succeeding fiscal year is
equal to the DSH allotment for the State
for the previous fiscal year under this sub-
paragraph increased, subject to subpara-
graph (B) and paragraph (5), by 1.7 per-
cent or, in the case of fiscal years begin-
ning with the fiscal year specified in sub-
paragraph (C) for that State, the percent-
age change in the consumer price index for
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‘‘(B) ADJUSTMENT.—The Administrator
shall proportionally adjust the payments made
under subsections (a)(2) and (c) for a coverage
year in such manner so that the total of the
payments made under such subsections for the
year is equal to 30 percent of the total pay-
ments described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
‘‘(2) RISK
ADJUSTMENT
FOR
DIRECT
SUB-
SIDIES.—To the extent the Administrator deter-
mines it appropriate to avoid risk selection, the pay-
ments made for direct subsidies under subsection
(a)(1) are subject to adjustment based upon risk
factors specified by the Administrator. Any such risk
adjustment shall be designed in a manner as to not
result in a change in the aggregate payments made
under such subsection.
‘‘(e) PAYMENT METHODS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Payments under this sec-
tion shall be based on such a method as the Admin-
istrator determines. The Administrator may estab-
lish a payment method by which interim payments
of amounts under this section are made during a
year based on the Administrator’s best estimate of
amounts that will be payable after obtaining all of
the information.