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(8) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Applicable period The term “applicable period” means the period that begins with April 1, 2021 , and ends with September 30, 2022 . (B) Non-recurrent short term benefits The term “non-recurrent short term benefits” has the meaning given the term in OMB approved Form ACF–196R, published on July 31, 2014 . (C) State The term “State” means the 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the territories. (D) Territory The term “territory” means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.