### Question
How is the "transition period" defined?


### Answer
The term **transition period** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 9681* as follows -

> the period—


(A) beginning on October 5, 2018

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9681*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-BETTER UTILIZATION OF INVESTMENTS LEADING TO DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS**

