### Question
How is the "ultra-deepwater architecture" defined?


### Answer
The term **ultra-deepwater architecture** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16377* as follows -

> the integration of technologies for the exploration for, or production of, natural gas or other petroleum resources located at ultra-deepwater depths

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16377*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources**

