### Question
How is the term applicable plan year defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable plan year** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1082* as the following:

> a plan year beginning after December 31, 1994, and before January 1, 2002

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1082*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

