### Question
How is the "funding plan adoption period" defined?


### Answer
The term **funding plan adoption period** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1085* as follows -

> the period beginning on the date of the certification under subsection (b)(3)(A) for the initial determination year and ending on the day before the first day of the funding improvement period

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

