; and (ii) individuals in the State that are paid to the Treasury, based on contributions to the Highway Trust Fund from the general fund of the Treasury; and (B) the achievement of the goals described in section 101(b)(3) of title 23, United States Code. (3) Considerations In carrying out the assessment under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider the following: (A) The factors described in sections 104(b), 104(f)(2), 104(h)(2), 130(f), and 144(e) of title 23, United States Code, as in effect on the date of enactment of SAFETEA–LU ( Public Law 109–59 ). (B) The availability and accuracy of data necessary to calculate formula apportionments under the factors described in subparagraph (A). (C) The measures established under section 150 of title 23, United States Code, and whether such measures are appropriate for consideration as formula apportionment factors. (D) The results of the CMAQ formula modernization study required under subsection (b). (E) Any other factors that the Secretary determines are appropriate. (4) Recommendations The Secretary shall, in consultation with the American Association of State Transportation Officials and representatives of local governments (including metropolitan planning organizations), develop recommendations on a new apportionment method, including— (A) the factors recommended to be included in such apportionment method; (B) the weighting recommended to be applied to the factors under subparagraph (A)