### Question
How does the law define small producer?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16377*, **small producer** is defined as:

> an entity organized under the laws of the United States with production levels of less than 1,000 barrels per day of oil equivalent

#### 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**

