### Question
How is the term resource concern defined?


### Answer
The term **resource concern** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3838d* as the following:

> a specific natural resource impairment or problem, as determined by the Secretary, that—


(A) represents a significant concern in a State or region

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3838d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM > Part II-Conservation Security and Farmland Protection > subpart b-conservation stewardship program**

