### Question
Can you define what base amount means?


### Answer
**Base amount** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 374*:

> the inspection budget determined under subparagraph (B) for fiscal year 2002

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 374*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part A-General Administrative Provisions**

