---
kind: "section"
citation: "43 U.S.C. § 505a–1"
title: "43"
title_heading: "Public Lands"
number: "505a–1"
heading: "Asset Management Report enhancements for reserved works"
release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/43/505a-1"
units:
  - "Chapter 12 — Reclamation and Irrigation of Lands by Federal Government"
  - "Subchapter XI — Maintenance and Operation of Works Generally"
---

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

- (a) **In general—** Not later than 2 years after March 12, 2019, the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall submit to Congress an [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) that—
  - (1) describes the efforts of the Bureau—
    - (A) to maintain in a reliable manner all reserved works at Reclamation facilities; and
    - (B) to standardize and streamline data reporting and processes across regions and areas for the purpose of maintaining reserved works at Reclamation facilities; and
  - (2) expands on the information otherwise provided in an [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2), in accordance with [subsection (b)](#b).
- (b) **Infrastructure maintenance needs assessment—**
  - (1) **In general—** The [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) submitted under [subsection (a)](#a) shall include—
    - (A) a detailed assessment of [major repair and rehabilitation needs](/usc/43/505a.md?p=3) for all reserved works at all Reclamation projects; and
    - (B) to the maximum extent practicable, an itemized list of [major repair and rehabilitation needs](/usc/43/505a.md?p=3) of individual Reclamation facilities at each Reclamation project.
  - (2) **Inclusions—** To the maximum extent practicable, the itemized list of [major repair and rehabilitation needs](/usc/43/505a.md?p=3) under [paragraph (1)(B)](#b-1-B) shall include—
    - (A) a budget level cost estimate of the appropriations needed to complete each item; and
    - (B) an assignment of a categorical rating for each item, consistent with [paragraph (3)](#b-3).
  - (3) **Rating requirements—**
    - (A) **In general—** The system for assigning ratings under [paragraph (2)(B)](#b-2-B) shall be—
      - (i) consistent with existing uniform categorization systems to inform the annual budget process and agency requirements; and
      - (ii) subject to the guidance and instructions issued under [subparagraph (B)](#b-3-B).
    - (B) **Guidance—** As soon as practicable after March 12, 2019, the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall issue guidance that describes the applicability of the rating system applicable under [paragraph (2)(B)](#b-2-B) to Reclamation facilities.
  - (4) **Public availability—** Except as provided in [paragraph (5)](#b-5), the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall make publicly available, including on the internet, the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) required under [subsection (a)](#a).
  - (5) **Confidentiality—** The [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) may exclude from the public version of the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) made available under [paragraph (4)](#b-4) any information that the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) identifies as sensitive or classified, but shall make available to the [Committee](/usc/43/2801.md?p=2) on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the [Committee](/usc/43/2801.md?p=2) on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a version of the report containing the sensitive or classified information.
- (c) **Updates—** Not later than 2 years after the date on which the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) is submitted under [subsection (a)](#a) and biennially thereafter, the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall update the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2), subject to the requirements of [section 505a–2(b)(2) of this title](/usc/43/505a–2.md?p=b-2).
- (d) **Consultation—** To the extent that such consultation would assist the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) in preparing the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) under [subsection (a)](#a) and updates to the [Asset Management Report](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) under [subsection (c)](#c), the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall consult with—
  - (1) the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers); and
  - (2) water and power contractors.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 116–9, title VIII, § 8602, Mar. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 827.)

## Notes

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Definition of “Secretary”

Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, see section 2 of Pub. L. 116–9, set out as a note under section 1 of Title 16, Conservation.