While the allocation formula is important, equally important is the district magnitude (number of seats in a constituency).

The compact under which the three states are negotiating says they must agree on a long-term water management plan, or allocation formula, for the region.

The chancellor has also been trying to line up support for a proposal to change the state's allocation formula, which tends to favor suburban over urban school systems.

Mr. Egner added that allocation formulas for individual districts was still being debated.

The White House has consistently refused to provide the actual expenses, or the allocation formula, to reporters.

"I believe the allocation formula doesn't properly recognize New York and other places that are symbols of American freedom," the governor said.

The governor said he was hoping that the president's aides would change the allocation formula to reflect some of New York's unusual needs.

The discussion has centred on the allocation formula to be applied.

A revision of the allocation formula can therefore only be considered when fish stocks have been restored to sufficient levels of abundance.

Different Federal programs have different allocation formulas.