### Question
Can you define what extraordinary operation and maintenance work means?


### Answer
**Extraordinary operation and maintenance work** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 510*:

> major, nonrecurring maintenance to Reclamation-owned or operated facilities, or facility components, that is—


(A) intended to ensure the continued safe, dependable, and reliable delivery of authorized project benefits

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 510*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER XI&ndash;B-AGING INFRASTRUCTURE**

