Title 43, Public LandsRelease 119-110
§2425 Operations, Maintenance, and Replacement Costs
Title 43 › CHAPTER 42 — RURAL WATER SUPPLY › SUBCHAPTER II — TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY WATER WORKS › § 2425
Summary
Non‑Federal borrowers must pay 100 percent of the operation, maintenance, and replacement costs for projects that get federal help under this subchapter. On request, the Secretary may help make a plan to guide how the borrower sets rates and fees for project users.
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Title 43, §2425
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(a)In general
The non-Federal share of operations, maintenance, and replacement costs for a project receiving Federal assistance under this subchapter shall be 100 percent.
(b)Plan
On request of the non-Federal borrower, the Secretary may assist in the development of an operation, maintenance, and replacement plan to provide the necessary framework to assist the non-Federal borrower in establishing rates and fees for project beneficiaries.
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43 U.S.C. § 2425
Title 43, Public Lands
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110