# 12 C.F.R. § 308.301 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_301

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 308.301 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter III: FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION / Part 308: RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE / Subpart R: Submission and Review of Safety and Soundness Compliance Plans and Issuance of Orders To Correct Safety and Soundness Deficiencies / § 308.301: § 308.301   Purpose.

## Text

Section 39 of the FDI Act requires the FDIC to establish safety and soundness standards. Pursuant to section 39, a bank or savings association may be required to submit a compliance plan if it is not in compliance with a safety and soundness standard established by guideline under section 39(a) or (b). An enforceable order under section 8 of the FDI Act may be issued if, after being notified that it is in violation of a safety and soundness standard established under section 39, the bank or savings association fails to submit an acceptable compliance plan or fails in any material respect to implement an accepted plan. This subpart establishes procedures for requiring submission of a compliance plan and issuing an enforceable order pursuant to section 39.

## Nearby sections

- [12 C.F.R. § 308.300 (2026) § 308.300   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_300.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 308.301 (2026) § 308.301   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_301.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 308.302 (2026) § 308.302   Determination and notification of failure to meet a safety and soundness standard and request for compliance plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_302.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 308.303 (2026) § 308.303   Filing of safety and soundness compliance plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_303.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 308.304 (2026) § 308.304   Issuance of orders to correct deficiencies and to take or refrain from taking other actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_304.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 308.305 (2026) § 308.305   Enforcement of orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P308_S308_305.md)

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