### Question
How does the law define postclosure maintenance?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 3902*, **postclosure maintenance** is defined as:

> any activity undertaken at a closed solid waste management facility on Indian land or on Alaska Native land to maintain the integrity of containment features, monitor compliance with applicable performance standards, or remedy any situation or occurrence that violates regulations promulgated pursuant to subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6941 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-INDIAN LANDS OPEN DUMP CLEANUP**

