[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 8] [Revised as of January 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR922.7] [Page 158] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER IX--AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 922_APRICOTS GROWN IN DESIGNATED COUNTIES IN WASHINGTON--Table of Contents Subpart_Order Regulating Handling Sec. 922.7 Fiscal period. Fiscal period is synonymous with fiscal year and means the 12-month period ending on March 31 of each year or such other period that may be approved by the Secretary pursuant to recommendations by the committee.