### Question
How is the "missing participant" defined?


### Answer
The term **missing participant** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1350* as follows -

> a participant or beneficiary under a terminating plan whom the plan administrator cannot locate after a diligent search

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1350*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle C-Terminations**

