### Question
What is the definition of receipt date?


### Answer
The definition of **receipt date** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1854*:

> the 5th day after the day on which a Council transmits to the Secretary a fishery management plan, or an amendment to a plan, that it characterizes as a final plan or amendment

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1854*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM**

