### Question
What is the definition of covered period?


### Answer
The definition of **covered period** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 636*:

> the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the President declared the applicable major disaster

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

