### Question
How does the law define separable element?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2213*, **separable element** is defined as:

> a portion of a project—


(1) which is physically separable from other portions of the project

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2213*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-COST SHARING**

