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citation: "43 U.S.C. §§ 505a–505a–2"
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# §505a. Definitions


In [sections 505a to 505a–2](/usc/43/505a..505a–2.md) of this title:

- (1) **Asset—**
  - (A) **In general—** The term “asset” means any of the following assets that are used to achieve the mission of the Bureau to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the people of the United States:
    - (i) Capitalized facilities, buildings, structures, project features, power production equipment, recreation facilities, or quarters.
    - (ii) Capitalized and noncapitalized heavy equipment and other installed equipment.
  - (B) **Inclusions—** The term “[asset](#1-A)” includes [assets](#1-A) described in [subparagraph (A)](#1-A) that are considered to be mission critical.
- (2) **Asset Management Report—** The term “Asset Management Report” means—
  - (A) the annual plan prepared by the Bureau known as the “[Asset](#1-A) Management Plan”; and
  - (B) any publicly available information relating to the plan described in [subparagraph (A)](#2-A) that summarizes the efforts of the Bureau to evaluate and manage infrastructure [assets](#1-A) of the Bureau.
- (3) **Major repair and rehabilitation need—** The term “major repair and rehabilitation need” means major nonrecurring maintenance at a Reclamation facility, including maintenance related to the safety of dams, extraordinary maintenance of dams, deferred major maintenance activities, and all other significant repairs and extraordinary maintenance.

# §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.

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

- (a) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall coordinate with the non-Federal entities responsible for the operation and maintenance of transferred works in developing reporting requirements for [Asset Management Reports](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) with respect to [major repair and rehabilitation needs](/usc/43/505a.md?p=3) for transferred works that are similar to the reporting requirements described in [section 505a–1(b) of this title](/usc/43/505a–1.md?p=b).
- (b) **Guidance—**
  - (1) **In general—** After considering input from water and power contractors of the Bureau, the [Secretary](/usc/43/31b.md?p=7) shall develop and implement a rating system for transferred works that incorporates, to the maximum extent practicable, the rating system for [major repair and rehabilitation needs](/usc/43/505a.md?p=3) for reserved works developed under [section 505a–1(b)(3) of this title](/usc/43/505a–1.md?p=b-3).
  - (2) **Updates—** The ratings system developed under [paragraph (1)](#b-1) shall be included in the updated [Asset Management Reports](/usc/43/505a.md?p=2) under [section 505a–1(c) of this title](/usc/43/505a–1.md?p=c).