Section 252.51 - Authority and purpose(a)Authority.12 U.S.C. 321-338a , 1818 , 1831p-1 , 1844(b) , 1844(c) , 5361 , 5365 , 5366 .(b)Purpose. This subpart establishes the requirement for a covered company to conduct stress tests. This subpart also establishes definitions of stress test and related terms, methodologies for conducting stress tests, and reporting and disclosure requirements.84 FR 59107, Nov. 1, 2019