### Question
How is the term burden defined?


### Answer
The term **burden** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3502* as the following:

> the time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to provide information to a Federal agency

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

