(1) For the purpose of working out the annual rate of ordinary income of a person from an asset - test exempt income stream to which this Subdivision applies, the person is taken to receive from that income stream each year:
(a) if the income stream is not a defined benefit income stream--the amount determined by the Secretary under this paragraph; or
(b) if the income stream is a defined benefit income stream--the amount determined by the Secretary under this paragraph.
(2) In making a determination under paragraph (1)(a) or
(b), the Secretary must comply with any relevant decision - making principles
in force under section 1099DD.