### Question
How does Regulatory Provisions define applicable plan amendment?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1054*, **applicable plan amendment** is defined as:

> an amendment to a defined benefit plan which has the effect of converting the plan to an applicable defined benefit plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1054*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

