### Question
How is the term cooperative agreement defined?


### Answer
The term **cooperative agreement** is defined in *30 U.S.C. § 2002* as the following:

> a cooperative agreement within the meaning of section 6305 of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 2002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-METHANE HYDRATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

