### Question
Can you define what discrete segment means?


### Answer
**Discrete segment** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 2232*:

> a physical portion of a water resources development project to be carried out, or separable element thereof—


(i) described by a non-Federal interest in a written agreement required under paragraph (1)(A)(iii)

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-HARBOR DEVELOPMENT**

