### Question
How does the law define ultra-deepwater technology?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16377*, **ultra-deepwater technology** is defined as:

> a discrete technology that is specially suited to address one or more challenges associated with 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-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources**

