### Question
How is the term extraordinary operation and maintenance work defined?


### Answer
The term **extraordinary operation and maintenance work** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 510* as the following:

> major, nonrecurring maintenance to Reclamation-owned or operated facilities, or facility components, that is—


(A) intended to ensure the continued safe, dependable, and reliable delivery of authorized project benefits

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 510*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER XI&ndash;B-AGING INFRASTRUCTURE**

