### Question
What is the definition of major repair and rehabilitation need?


### Answer
The definition of **major repair and rehabilitation need** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 505a*:

> major nonrecurring maintenance at a Reclamation facility, including maintenance related to the safety of dams, extraordinary maintenance of dams, deferred major maintenance activities, and all other significant repairs and extraordinary maintenance

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 505a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER XI-MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WORKS GENERALLY**

