Title 12 · Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC
Rulemaking And Guidance
12 C.F.R. Part 1074 · Updated January 1, 2026
§ 1074.2 — Purpose.
The Bureau issues regulations and guidance as part of its supervisory function. This subpart reiterates the distinctions between regulations and guidance, as stated in the Statement Clarifying the Role of Supervisory Guidance (appendix A to this part) (Statement), and provides that the Statement is binding on the Bureau.
§ 1074.3 — Implementation of the Statement Clarifying the Role of Supervisory Guidance.
The Statement describes the official policy of the Bureau with respect to the use of supervisory guidance in the supervisory process. The Statement is binding on the Bureau.