### Question
What does commencement date mean?


### Answer
**Commencement date** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 9658*:

> the date specified in a statute of limitations as the beginning of the applicable limitations period

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9658*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

