MAINTENANCE.

SEC. 1507. MAINTENANCE. Section 116 of title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1) by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively;(2) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following:“(a) Definitions.—In this section, the following definitions apply:“(1) Preventive maintenance.—The term ‘preventive maintenance’ includes pavement preservation programs and activities.“(2) Pavement preservation programs and activities.—The term ‘pavement preservation programs and activities’ means programs and activities employing a network level, long-term strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.”;(3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated)—(A) in the first sentence, by inserting “or other direct recipient” before “to maintain”; and(B) by striking the second sentence;(4) by striking subsection (c) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:“(c) Agreement.—In any State in which the State transportation department or other direct recipient is without legal authority to maintain a project described in subsection (b), the transportation department or direct recipient shall enter into a formal agreement with the appropriate officials of the county or municipality in which the project is located to provide for the maintenance of the project.”; and(5) in the first sentence of subsection (d) (as so redesignated) by inserting “or other direct recipient” after “State transportation department”.