For purposes of this subchapter:
(2)
The term “transition period” means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter.
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.