33 U.S.C. § 2331a
Initiating work on separable elements
With respect to a water resources development project that has received construction funds in the previous 6-year period, for purposes of initiating work on a separable element of the project—
(1)
no new start or new investment decision shall be required; and
(2)
the work shall be treated as ongoing work.
( Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1146 , Dec. 16, 2016 , 130 Stat. 1659 .)