Section 252.11 - Authority and purpose(a)Authority.12 U.S.C. 321-338a , 1818 , 1831p-1 , 3906-3909 , 5365 .(b)Purpose. This subpart implements section 165(i)(2) of the Dodd-Frank Act (12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2) ), which requires state member banks with total consolidated assets of greater than $250 billion to conduct stress tests. This subpart also establishes definitions of stress tests and related terms, methodologies for conducting stress tests, and reporting and disclosure requirements. 84 FR 59100 , Nov. 1, 2019