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