Fiscal period is synonymous with fiscal year and means the 12-month period ending on the last day of February of each year, or such other period that may be approved by the Secretary pursuant to recommendations by the committee.
7 C.F.R. §917.9
Effective Date Note: At 76 FR 66605, Oct. 27, 2011, §917.9 was suspended indefinitely, effective Oct. 28, 2011.