### Question
Can you define what reasonable cost means?


### Answer
**Reasonable cost** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 701n*:

> the lesser of (i) the cost to the Secretary of constructing a well pursuant to this subsection exclusive of the cost of transporting equipment used in the construction of wells, or (ii) the cost to a private business of constructing such well

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 701n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FLOOD CONTROL**

