### Question
How is the term nonparticipating working interest owner defined?


### Answer
The term **nonparticipating working interest owner** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13368* as the following:

> a gas or oil owner of a tract included in a spacing unit which elects to share in the operation of the well on a carried basis by agreeing to have its proportionate share of the costs allocable to its interest charged against its share of production of the well in accordance with subsection (f)(3)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VI-COAL > Part C-Other Coal Provisions**

