### Question
How is the term program administration funds defined?


### Answer
The term **program administration funds** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16377* as the following:

> 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-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part J-Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources**

