### Question
How does the law define applicable reporting period?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1635i*, **applicable reporting period** is defined as:

> the period of time prescribed by the prior day report, the morning report, and the afternoon report, as required under section 1635j(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part C-Swine Reporting**

