diff --git a/cime_config/tests.py b/cime_config/tests.py
index d8558be1cab2..885f47b79ab7 100644
--- a/cime_config/tests.py
+++ b/cime_config/tests.py
@@ -232,7 +232,11 @@
     "e3sm_ocn_nbfb": {
         "tests": (
             "MVKO_PS.T62_oQU240.GMPAS-NYF",
-        )
+            )
+        },
+
+    "e3sm_nbfb": {
+        "inherit": ("e3sm_atm_nbfb", "e3sm_ocn_nbfb")
     },
 
     "e3sm_ocnice_stealth_features" : {