### Question
What is the definition of program administration funds?


### Answer
The definition of **program administration funds** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 16377*:

> funds used by the program consortium to administer the program under this part, but not to exceed 10 percent of the total funds allocated under paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 16378(d) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16377*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources**

