6 U.S.C. § 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 .)