### Question
How is the term operating cost defined?


### Answer
The term **operating cost** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1490a* as the following:

> expenses incurred in operating a project, including expenses for—


(I) administration, maintenance, repair, and security of the project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1490a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

