### Question
How is the term repayment contract defined?


### Answer
The term **repayment contract** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 485a* as the following:

> any contract providing for payment of construction charges to the United States.

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

