### Question
How is the "long-term contract" defined?


### Answer
The term **long-term contract** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 485h* as follows -

> any contract the term of which is more than ten years.

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 485h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER X-PAYMENT OF CONSTRUCTION CHARGES**

