### Question
Can you define what applicable limitations period means?


### Answer
**Applicable limitations period** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 9658*:

> the period specified in a statute of limitations during which a civil action referred to in subsection (a)(1) of this section may be brought

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9658*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

