### Question
What is the definition of large-scale pilot project?


### Answer
The definition of **large-scale pilot project** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16292*:

> a pilot project that—


(A) represents the scale of technology development beyond laboratory development and bench scale testing, but not yet advanced to the point of being tested under real operational conditions at commercial scale

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16292*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part F-Fossil Energy**

