### Question
How is the "applicable collection period" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable collection period** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1735f* as follows -

> the 5-year period ending on the last day of the calendar quarter for which information under this section is collected

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1735f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER V-MISCELLANEOUS**

