### Question
What is the definition of production?


### Answer
The definition of **production** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 1331*:

> those activities which take place after the successful completion of any means for the removal of minerals, including such removal, field operations, transfer of minerals to shore, operation monitoring, maintenance, and work-over drilling

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1331*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

