The RMA and the department shall enter into a project operating agreement governing the maintenance and operation of the turnpike project. The agreement will include, at a minimum, provisions governing:

1. (1) maintenance standards established under §26.52(a) of this subchapter;
2. (2) bridge inspection that will be performed by the department in accordance with 23 C.F.R. Chapter I, Part 650, Subpart C; and
3. (3) if requested by the RMA, department maintenance or operation of the turnpike project, provided the RMA reimburses the department for all of the department's direct and indirect costs.

Source Note:The provisions of this §26.54 adopted to be effective July 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 6354.