§ 541. Definitions For purposes of this subchapter:(1) The term “agency” includes any entity, organizational unit, program, or function. (2) The term “transition period” means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter. (Pub. L. 107–296, title XV, § 1501, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2307.) References in Text

The effective date of this chapter, referred to in par. (2), is 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of this title.