### Question
How does the law define maintenance and upkeep?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 701n*, **maintenance and upkeep** is defined as:

> all maintenance and general upkeep of a levee performed on a regular and consistent basis that is not repair and rehabilitation

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 701n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FLOOD CONTROL**

