12 CFR 302.1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2026

Title 12 - Banks and Banking last revised: Apr 22, 2026

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§ 302.1 - Purpose.

The FDIC 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).

authority: 5 U.S.C. 552; 12 U.S.C. 1818,1819,1831p

source: 86 FR 12085, Mar. 2, 2021, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 12 CFR 302.1