any restrictions on the use of such data by authorized users. (e) Uses of information (1) In general The entity awarded the contract under subsection (a) shall make the database available to users who are authorized under this subsection, at cost, and reports and analyses based on the data available to the public with no charge. (2) Authorization of users (A) In general An entity may request authorization by the entity awarded the contract under subsection (a) for access to the database in accordance with this paragraph. (B) Application An entity desiring authorization under this paragraph shall submit to the entity awarded the contract an application for such access, which shall include— (i) in the case of an entity requesting access for research purposes— (I) a description of the uses and methodologies for evaluating health system performance using such data