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Define the "Incident Operational Period".

1.  Who is responsible for establishing these periods, and why?

2.  What transition does the initial response to the next Incident Operational Period signify for an incident?

Use the following supplements to develop your answer:
FEMA - The Planning Process
HHS - see 'Transitional Management Meeting'
Fire Engineering - Setting Objectives and Strategies