### Question
How is the term annual operating plan defined?


### Answer
The term **annual operating plan** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 709c* as the following:

> a plan prepared by the Secretary that describes potential water condition scenarios for a river basin for a year

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 709c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FLOOD CONTROL**

