### Question
How does the law define major oil company?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6213*, **major oil company** is defined as:

> any person who, individually or together with any other person with respect to which such person has an affiliate relationship or significant ownership interest, produced during a prior 6–month period specified by the Secretary, an average daily volume of 1,600,000 barrels of crude oil, natural gas liquids equivalents, and natural gas equivalents

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6213*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SUPPLY AVAILABILITY > Part A-Domestic Supply**

