1. (a) Definitions generally applicable to the Thrift Savings Plan are set forth at 5 CFR 1690.1.

2. (b) As used in this part:

   In-service withdrawal means an age-based or financial hardship withdrawal from the TSP that may be available to a participant who has not yet separated from Government service.

   Post-employment withdrawal means a withdrawal from the TSP that is available to a participant who is separated from Government service.

   Required beginning date means April 1 of the year following the year in which the participant reaches 70 1/2 years of age or separates from Government service, whichever is later.

   Required minimum distribution means the amount required to be distributed to a participant beginning on the required beginning date and every year thereafter pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 401(a)(9) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as applicable.

[68 FR 35503, June 13, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 32215, June 1, 2005; 84 FR 46420, Sept. 4, 2019]