### Question
What is the definition of deepwater?


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

> a water depth that is greater than 200 but less than 1,500 meters

#### 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**

