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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2411
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape Cod National Seashore
and to extend the authority for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Commission.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. DELAHUNT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape Cod
National Seashore and to extend the authority for the
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE.
(a) LAND EXCHANGE
AND BOUNDARY ADJUST-
MENT.—Section 2 of Public Law 87–126 (16 U.S.C.
459b–1) is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub-
section (e); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the follow-
ing new subsection:
‘‘(d) The Secretary may convey to the town of
Provincetown, Massachusetts, a parcel of real property
consisting of approximately 7.62 acres of Federal land
within such area in exchange for approximately 11.157
acres of land outside of such area, as depicted on the map
entitled ‘Cape Cod National Seashore Boundary Revision
Map’, dated May, 1997, and numbered 609/80,801, to
allow for the establishment of a municipal facility to serve
the town. Upon completion of the exchange, the Secretary
shall modify the boundaries of the seashore to reflect the
land exchange.’’.
(b) REAUTHORIZATION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.—
Section 8(a) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 459b–7(a)) is amend-
ed by striking the second sentence and inserting the fol-
lowing new sentences: ‘‘The Commission shall terminate
September 26, 2008. Based upon a recommendation from
the Commission and a determination by the Secretary of
a continued need for the Commission, the Secretary may
delay the termination date for periods of up to 10 years.
The Secretary shall provide written notice to Congress of
any delay in the termination date, and publish such notice
in the Federal Register, not later than 180 days before
the date on which the Commission would otherwise termi-
nate.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4793 
To provide for the cancellation of debts owed to international financial 
institutions by poor countries, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 9, 2004 
Ms. WATERS (for herself, Mr. LEACH, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. 
BACHUS, Ms. LEE, and Mrs. MALONEY) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To provide for the cancellation of debts owed to international 
financial institutions by poor countries, and for other 
purposes. 
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 ‘‘Justice and Under-
standing By International Loan Elimination and Equity 
Act of 2004’’ or the ‘‘JUBILEE Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following:
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SEC. 117. DEFINITION OF ASSISTANCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 419 (42 U.S.C. 619) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(6) ASSISTANCE.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘assistance’ 
means payment, by cash, voucher, or other 
means, to or for an individual or family for the 
purpose of meeting a subsistence need of the in-
dividual or family (including food, clothing, 
shelter, and related items, but not including 
costs of transportation or child care). 
‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—The term ‘assistance’ 
does not include a payment described in sub-
paragraph (A) to or for an individual or family 
on a short-term, nonrecurring basis (as defined 
by the State in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Secretary).’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Section 404(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 604(a)(1)) is 
amended by striking ‘‘assistance’’ and inserting 
‘‘aid’’. 
(2) Section 404(f) (42 U.S.C. 604(f)) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘assistance’’ and inserting ‘‘benefits 
or services’’.
Union Calendar No. 320
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2411
[Report No. 105–568]
A BILL
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape
Cod National Seashore and to extend the author-
ity for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Commission.
JUNE 5, 1998
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Commit-
tee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and
ordered to be printed
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2411
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 23, 1998
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
AN ACT
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape Cod
National Seashore and to extend the authority for the
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 2411 RFS
SECTION 1. CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE.
(a) LAND EXCHANGE
AND BOUNDARY ADJUST-
MENT.—Section 2 of Public Law 87–126 (16 U.S.C.
459b–1) is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub-
section (e); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the follow-
ing new subsection:
‘‘(d) The Secretary may convey to the town of
Provincetown, Massachusetts, a parcel of real property
consisting of approximately 7.62 acres of Federal land
within such area in exchange for approximately 11.157
acres of land outside of such area, as depicted on the map
entitled ‘Cape Cod National Seashore Boundary Revision
Map’, dated May, 1997, and numbered 609/80,801, to
allow for the establishment of a municipal facility to serve
the town that is restricted to solid waste transfer and recy-
cling facilities and for other municipal activities that are
compatible with National Park Service laws and regula-
tions. Upon completion of the exchange, the Secretary
shall modify the boundary of the Cape Cod National Sea-
shore to include the land that has been added.’’.
(b) REAUTHORIZATION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.—
Section 8(a) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 459b–7(a)) is amend-
ed by striking the second sentence and inserting the fol-
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lowing new sentence: ‘‘The Commission shall terminate
September 26, 2008.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 1998.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
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Calendar No. 641
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2411
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 23, 1998
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Reported by Mr. MURKOWSKI, without amendment
AN ACT
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape Cod
National Seashore and to extend the authority for the
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE.
(a) LAND EXCHANGE
AND BOUNDARY ADJUST-
MENT.—Section 2 of Public Law 87–126 (16 U.S.C.
459b–1) is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub-
section (e); and
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(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the follow-
ing new subsection:
‘‘(d) The Secretary may convey to the town of
Provincetown, Massachusetts, a parcel of real property
consisting of approximately 7.62 acres of Federal land
within such area in exchange for approximately 11.157
acres of land outside of such area, as depicted on the map
entitled ‘Cape Cod National Seashore Boundary Revision
Map’, dated May, 1997, and numbered 609/80,801, to
allow for the establishment of a municipal facility to serve
the town that is restricted to solid waste transfer and recy-
cling facilities and for other municipal activities that are
compatible with National Park Service laws and regula-
tions. Upon completion of the exchange, the Secretary
shall modify the boundary of the Cape Cod National Sea-
shore to include the land that has been added.’’.
(b) REAUTHORIZATION OF ADVISORY COMMISSION.—
Section 8(a) of such Act (16 U.S.C. 459b–7(a)) is amend-
ed by striking the second sentence and inserting the fol-
lowing new sentence: ‘‘The Commission shall terminate
September 26, 2008.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 1998.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 641
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2411
AN ACT
To provide for a land exchange involving the Cape
Cod National Seashore and to extend the author-
ity for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Commission.
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Reported without amendment
Subtitle B—Reserve Forces 
SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Armed Forces are authorized 
strengths for Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve 
components as of September 30, 2017, as follows: 
(1) The Army National Guard of the United 
States, 335,000. 
(2) The Army Reserve, 195,000. 
(3) The Navy Reserve, 58,000. 
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 38,500. 
(5) The Air National Guard of the United 
States, 105,700. 
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 69,000. 
(7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000. 
(b) 
END
STRENGTH
REDUCTIONS.—The 
end 
strengths prescribed by subsection (a) for the Selected Re-
serve of any reserve component shall be proportionately 
reduced by— 
(1) the total authorized strength of units orga-
nized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of 
such component which are on active duty (other 
than for training) at the end of the fiscal year; and 
(2) the total number of individual members not 
in units organized to serve as units of the Selected 
Reserve of such component who are on active duty 
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(b) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The property referred to
in subsection (a) is a tract of land being a portion of Gov-
ernment lot 3, Section 31, Township 5 South, Range 77
West of the 6th principal meridian, Summit County, Colo-
rado, beginning at a point on the east line of said Govern-
ment lot 3; whence the northeast corner of said lot bears
N 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds E 280.00 feet distant.
Said point being a Denver water board brass cap; thence
south 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds W a distance of
500.00 feet; thence N 89 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds W
a distance of 590.00 feet; thence N 00 degrees 06 minutes
30 seconds E a distance of 440.00 feet; thence S 89 degrees
53 minutes 30 seconds E a distance of 290.00 feet; thence
N 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds E a distance of 60.00
feet; thence S 89 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds E a distance
of 300.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 277,600
sq. ft. or 6.3 acres, together with a 25.00 foot wide easement
for an existing well and water line serving the above ref-
erenced tract. Said well being located south 56 degrees 15
seconds W 126.00 feet distant from the SW corner of said
tract.
(c) EXCHANGE.—The Secretary is authorized to convey
the lands described in subsection (b) to the United Church
of Christ by exchange.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2415
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act concerning the effect
of administrative orders on civil penalty actions.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. CONDIT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act concern-
ing the effect of administrative orders on civil penalty
actions.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EFFECT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS ON
CIVIL PENALTY ACTIONS.
Section 309(g)(6)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1319(g)(6)(A)) is amended—
(1) in clause (ii) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end;
(2) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv);
and
(3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following:
‘‘(iii) that occurs at any publicly
owned treatment works utilizing innovative
or alternative technology funded by a con-
struction grant made by the Administrator
under this Act which, despite due diligence,
failed to meet design performance speci-
fications during a period in which addi-
tional funding authorization is being
sought, or design and construction are oc-
curring pursuant to the Administrator’s
authorization of additional funding, for
modification or replacement facilities under
section 202(a)(3) of this Act; or’’.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2418
To extend the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, and to establish
a provision regarding the bone marrow registry and persons of mixed ancestry.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for herself, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr.
UNDERWOOD, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr.
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. MEEK of Flor-
ida, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WAXMAN,
Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. WYNN, Mr.
PAYNE, Mr. DELLUMS, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DIXON, and
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois) introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To extend the National Bone Marrow Donor Program, and
to establish a provision regarding the bone marrow reg-
istry and persons of mixed ancestry.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PROVISION REGARDING BONE MARROW REG-
ISTRY AND PERSONS OF MIXED ANCESTRY.
Section 379(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. 274k(b)(3)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, includ-
ing persons of mixed ancestry,’’ after ‘‘racial and ethnic
minority groups’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF BONE MARROW PROGRAM.
Section 379(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42
U.S.C. 274k(j)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘1991 and’’ and inserting
‘‘1991,’’; and
(2) by inserting before the period the following:
‘‘, $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1998, and such sums
as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
1999 through 2002’’.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2419
To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian
Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to decrease the requisite blood quantum
required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. REYES introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Resources
A BILL
To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and
Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to
decrease the requisite blood quantum required for mem-
bership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BLOOD QUANTUM REQUIRED FOR TRIBAL
MEMBERSHIP DECREASED.
Section 108(a)(2)(i) of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and
Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restora-
tion Act (25 U.S.C. 1300g–7) is amended by striking ‘‘1⁄8’’
and inserting ‘‘1⁄16’’.
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spection by, or disclosure to, any State agency, body,
or commission, or its legal representative, which is
charged under the laws of such State with the re-
sponsibility for the administration of State tax laws
for the purpose of, and only to the extent necessary
in—
‘‘(i) the administration of such laws, in-
cluding any procedures with respect to locating,
any person who may be entitled to a refund; or
‘‘(ii) the administration of Federal tax
laws pursuant to a tax administration agree-
ment entered into between such agency, body or
commission and the Secretary under section
7525.
‘‘(B) WRITTEN REQUEST BY AGENCY HEAD RE-
QUIRED
FOR
DISCLOSURE.—The inspection of re-
turns and return information under this paragraph
shall be permitted, or disclosure of such returns and
return information made, only upon written request
by the head of such agency, body, or commission,
and only to the representatives of such agency, body,
or commission designated in such written request as
the individuals who are to inspect or receive the re-
turns or return information on behalf of such agen-
cy, body, or commission.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2422
To amend the Social Security Act to provide for findings of presumptive
disability under title II of such Act in the same manner and to the
same extent as is currently applicable under title XVI of such Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. STARK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce,
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Social Security Act to provide for findings
of presumptive disability under title II of such Act in
the same manner and to the same extent as is currently
applicable under title XVI of such Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 2. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.
(a) The Secretary shall publicly disseminate, through
whatever means the Secretary determines appropriate, in-
formation compiled in databases maintained by or avail-
able to the Secretary concerning final adverse actions
against and quality of care in nursing facilities.
(b) The Secretary shall determine the scope of the
information disseminated under this section, but shall in-
clude—
(1) the name (and history of name changes),
address, phone number, tax identification number,
chairman of the board or director, and licensing
State or other governmental entity, of each nursing
facility involved in a final adverse action;
(2) the basis and sanction or remedy of each
final adverse action;
(3) information about quality of care in nursing
facilities, including information collected through the
standard surveys conducted pursuant to section
1919 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r);
and
(4) any information that would be helpful to
consumers purchasing care or services in nursing fa-
cilities.
(c) In disseminating information under this section,
the Secretary shall ensure that the privacy of individuals
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2423
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
disseminate to the public information relating to fraud,
abuse, and quality of care in nursing homes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. TOWNS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Commerce
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
disseminate to the public information relating to fraud,
abuse, and quality of care in nursing homes.
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 ‘‘Nursing Home Public
Information Act of 1997’’.
receiving, or who have received, care or services in nursing
facilities is appropriately protected.
(d) The Secretary shall determine the appropriate
format and means to disseminate information under this
section, but shall consider—
(1) a toll-free telephone hotline;
(2) a public website; and
(3) a printed manual or pamphlet.
(e) The Secretary shall update the information dis-
seminated under this section not less than monthly.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this section—
(1) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Health and Human Services;
(2) the term ‘‘nursing facility’’ has the same
meaning provided such term in section 1919 of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r);
(3) the term ‘‘final adverse action’’ includes—
(A) civil judgments against a nursing facil-
ity in Federal or State court related to fraud,
abuse, or improper billing;
(B) Federal or State criminal convictions
related to fraud, abuse, or improper billing;
(C) actions by Federal or State agencies
responsible for the licensing or certification of
nursing facilities, including—
(i) formal or official actions, such as
revocation or suspension of a license (and
the length of any such suspension), rep-
rimand, censure, or probation; or
(ii) any other loss of license or the
right to apply for, or renew, a license of
the nursing facility, whether by operation
of law, voluntary surrender, non-renewabil-
ity, or otherwise;
(D) exclusion from participation in Federal
or State health care programs (as defined in
sections 1128B(f) and 1128(h) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f); 1320a-7(h));
and
(E) any other adjudicated actions or deci-
sions that the Secretary shall establish by regu-
lation.
(4) the term ‘‘tax identification number’’ has
the 
meaning 
provided 
such 
term 
in 
section
7701(a)(41) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(42 U.S.C. 7701(a)(41)).
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect not more than 2 years after
the date of its enactment.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2424
To amend the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to eliminate the requirement
that a Federal budget deficit must exist in order for the President
to use the line-item veto authority.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 1997
Mr. UPTON (for himself, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr.
COX of California, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. CAMP, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. SHAYS,
Mr. CASTLE, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BASS, Mr. PE-
TERSON of Minnesota, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. KOLBE, Ms. DUNN,
Mr. NEUMANN, Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado, Mr. KINGSTON, MS.
CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Ms. DANNER, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. JONES, Mr.
CHABOT, and Mr. BEREUTER) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on the Budget
A BILL
To amend the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to eliminate
the requirement that a Federal budget deficit must exist
in order for the President to use the line-item veto au-
thority.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 1021(a)(A) of the Line Item Veto Act of
1996 is amended by striking clause (i) and by redesignat-
ing clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively.
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propriate personnel actions, in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
‘‘(3) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), ‘per-
formance assessment’ means a determination of
whether or not retention standards established under
subsection (a)(1)(A) are met, and any additional
performance determination made on the basis of per-
formance goals and objectives established under sub-
section (a)(2)(A).
For purposes of this title, ‘unacceptable performance’ with
respect to an employee of the Internal Revenue Service
covered by a performance management system established
pursuant to this section means performance of the em-
ployee which fails to meet a retention standard established
under this subsection.
‘‘(b)(1) The Secretary of the Treasury may establish
an awards program designed to provide incentives for and
recognition of organizational, group, and individual
achievements by providing for granting awards to employ-
ees who, as individuals or members of a group, contribute
to meeting the performance goals and objectives estab-
lished under this chapter by such means as a superior in-
dividual or group accomplishment, a documented produc-
tivity gain, or sustained superior performance.