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”.