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


### Answer
The term **transition period** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 541* as the following:

> the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 541*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XII-TRANSITION > Part A-Reorganization Plan**

