MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF WORKS GENERALLY

United States Code

U.S. Code most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025

§ 491. Authority of Secretary to operate works

§ 492. Operation and maintenance charges generally

§ 493. Operation charges; date of payment; discount; advance payment

§ 493a. Omitted

§ 494. Pecuniary penalty for nonpayment of operation charge

§ 495. Shutting off water for nonpayment of operation charge

§ 496. Cancellation of entry or water right for nonpayment of operation charge

§ 497. Action to recover operation charge and penalty

§ 498. Transfer of management and operation of works to water users generally

§ 499. Discretionary power to transfer management

§ 499a. Transfer of title to movable property; use of appropriations

§ 499b. Transfer to municipal corporations or other organizations of care, operation, and maintenance of works supplying water for municipal, domestic, or industrial use

§ 500. Duty of association or district to take over management

§ 501. Disposition of profits of project taken over by water users

§ 502. Emergency fund to assure continuous operation of projects and project facilities governed by Federal reclamation law

§ 503. “Unusual or emergency conditions” defined

§ 504. Rehabilitation and betterment of Federal reclamation projects, including small reclamation projects; return of costs; interest; definitions; performance of work

§ 505. Drainage facilities and minor construction in irrigation works; contracts with repayment organizations; limitation on costs; submission of contract to Congress

§ 505a. Definitions

§ 505a-1. Asset Management Report enhancements for reserved works

§ 505a-2. Asset Management Report enhancements for transferred works