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Subpart D—Use of Supervisory Guidance

Source:

86 FR 7957, Feb. 3, 2021, unless otherwise noted.

§ 791.19 Purpose.

The NCUA issues regulations and guidance as part of its supervisory function. This subpart reiterates the distinctions between regulations and guidance, as stated in the Interagency Statement Clarifying the Role of Supervisory Guidance (Interagency Statement) and provides that the Statement is binding on the NCUA.

§ 791.20 Implementation of the Interagency Statement.

The Statement describes the official policy of the NCUA with respect to the use of supervisory guidance in the supervisory process. The Statement is binding on the NCUA.

§ 791.21 Rule of construction.

Appendix A to this subpart does not alter the legal status of guidance that is authorized by statute, including but not limited to 12 U.S.C. 1781, 1786, and 1789, to create binding legal obligations.