### Question
How does the law define base endowment amount?


### Answer
Under *44 U.S.C. § 2112*, **base endowment amount** is defined as:

> the amount of the endowment required under paragraph (3)

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 2112*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION**

