(a) Arrangement. O&M is a prerequisite for approval of Federal emergency assistance when:
- (1) The emergency measure needs to be operated and maintained in order to serve its intended purpose, or
- (2) The emergency measure needs to be operated and maintained to insure that it will not become hazardous.
- (b) Time of operation and maintenance. The sponsor(s)' obligations for O&M begin when the measure is installed and extend for the duration of the time required for the emergency measure to serve the purpose for which it is installed.
- (c) Performance. Operation and maintenance is to be performed in a manner that will protect the environment and otherwise comply with NRCS, State, and local requirements. The method of performing O&M is at the option of the sponsor(s).