### Question
Can you define what maximum efficient rate means?


### Answer
**Maximum efficient rate** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 7420*:

> the maximum sustainable daily oil or gas rate from a reservoir which will permit economic development and depletion of that reservoir without detriment to the ultimate recovery

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 7420*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 641-NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES**

