### Question
How is the "independent producer of oil or gas" defined?


### Answer
The term **independent producer of oil or gas** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16377* as follows -

> any person that produces oil or gas other than a person to whom subsection (c) of section 613A of title 26 does not apply by reason of paragraph (2) (relating to certain retailers) or paragraph (4) (relating to certain refiners) of section 613A(d) of such 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**

