(a) Authority. This part is issued under the rulemaking authority of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for national banks in 12 U.S.C. 1 et seq., and 93a, and for Federal savings associations in 12 U.S.C. 1462a,1463,1464,and.

(b) Purpose. This part sets forth rules governing the offer and sale of securities issued by a national bank or Federal savings association.

(c) Scope. This part applies to offers and sales of national bank or Federal savings association securities by issuers, underwriters, and dealers.