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Even though 12 U.S.C. § 78 has been repealed, the statute gave the agency authority to regulate who could be officers, directors, or employees of member banks. This falls into the realm of specific authority, as it directly instructs the agency on a specific regulatory task.

12 U.S.C. § 78 is listed as an authority for 12 CFR Part 250. While the statute focuses on excluding certain individuals from serving as officers, directors, or employees of member banks, and has since been repealed, the regulations in Part 250 interpret and implement various aspects of banking law, including those related to permissible activities and affiliations, indicating the statute authorized the regulation but did not mandate its specific content.

Subsection (d)(1) of the statute allows the Comptroller to “prescribe rules and regulations to administer and carry out the purposes of this section, including rules or regulations to define or further define terms used in this section and to establish limits or requirements other than those specified in this section for particular classes or categories of loans or extensions of credit.” This constitutes specific authority because it clearly directs the agency on the regulatory task of defining terms and establishing limits related to lending.

12 U.S.C. § 84 is explicitly listed as an authority for 12 CFR Part 32, demonstrating that the regulation is directly mandated by the statute.

The statute specifically instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to designate national banking associations as depositaries and financial agents and allows the Secretary to prescribe regulations regarding their duties and the security they must provide. Although the terms “reasonable duties” and “satisfactory security” are somewhat open-ended, the statute directs the agency on a specific regulatory task.

The statute directly mandates the relationship. It states that national banking associations, designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, “shall be depositaries of public money, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary.” This clearly directs the Secretary to create regulations governing these depositaries.

The statute provides specific instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the regulation of national banking associations as depositaries and financial agents. It details the requirement for “satisfactory security,” the form it may take, the equitable distribution of deposits, and even specific duties like the provision of electronic benefit transfer services. While the language allows for discretion (“any process the Secretary deems appropriate,” “reasonable duties”), it does so within a clearly defined regulatory task.

The statute 12 U.S.C. § 90 explicitly states that national banking associations, designated by the Secretary of the Treasury, shall be depositaries of public money “under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary.” This directly mandates the Secretary to prescribe regulations governing these depositaries.

The statute specifically instructs the Board of Governors to require reports “at such times and in such form as it may require,” and conduct examinations “at such other times as may be deemed necessary”. It directly assigns the agency the task of setting reporting schedules and examination procedures, indicating a specific regulatory task, even using the open-ended term “necessary.”

The statute explicitly states that corporations “shall make reports to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at such times and in such form as it may require” and “shall be subject to examination…at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.” This directly mandates a reporting requirement and an examination process, both of which are areas where regulations would be necessary to implement. The regulation cites 12 U.S.C. 625 in its authority section.

While 12 U.S.C. § 632 primarily deals with jurisdictional issues and the disposition of foreign-owned property, it also implicitly authorizes the Federal Reserve to engage in international banking activities and interact with foreign banks. Regulation N, 12 CFR Part 214, implements this authority by specifying how Federal Reserve banks should interact and maintain relations with foreign banks and bankers. It bridges the gap between the statute’s broad authorization and the practical aspects of foreign banking relations.

12 U.S.C. § 632 is listed as an authority for 12 CFR Part 214, authorizing the regulation but not explicitly mandating it. The regulation relates to relations with foreign banks and bankers, which falls within the scope of the statute.

12 U.S.C. § 635(a) provides broad rulemaking authority to the Export-Import Bank, authorizing it to issue regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 553, but without specifying particular regulatory tasks beyond setting “reasonable fees” and accepting reimbursements.

The statute authorizes the Export-Import Bank to issue regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 regarding fees for conferences, seminars, and publications, and reimbursement for travel expenses. The statute authorizes the agency to engage in the mentioned activities, but does not mandate it.

The delegation regarding fees for conferences and seminars is a Specific Authority delegation because it clearly instructs the agency on a specific regulatory task (imposing and collecting fees) and includes terms like “reasonable fees,” providing some guidance even if open-ended.

12 U.S. Code § 635(a)(1) explicitly states: “Subject to regulations which the Bank shall issue pursuant to section 553 of title 5, the Bank may impose and collect reasonable fees to cover the costs of conferences and seminars sponsored by, and publications provided by, the Bank.” This directly mandates a relationship between the statute and any regulations issued regarding conference and seminar fees.

The statute specifically instructs the Comptroller to issue regulations related to a very specific topic: “staggering the terms of its directors.” This falls under the definition of a specific authority delegation, instructing the agency on a specific regulatory task.

The statute explicitly authorizes, but does not mandate, the Comptroller of the Currency to issue regulations regarding the staggering of terms for bank directors. The statute states, “In accordance with regulations issued by the Comptroller of the Currency, a national bank may adopt bylaws that provide for staggering the terms of its directors.” The word “may” indicates that staggering terms is optional and the Comptroller’s regulation enables but does not require it.

The statute clearly instructs the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on the specific regulatory task of obtaining information and conducting examinations of foreign branches and member banks. The statute uses terms like “upon demand” and “may order special examinations at such time or times as it may deem best,” giving the agencies specific directives with some flexibility in execution.

12 U.S.C. § 602 directly mandates that national banking associations furnish information to the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System upon demand and authorizes the Board of Governors to order special examinations. The regulation 12 CFR Part 262, while covering broader procedural aspects, is listed with 12 U.S.C. § 602 as an authority; thus, the relationship is directly mandated, as it sets forth procedures relevant to the statute’s implementation.

The statute provides a clear directive to the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to demand information and conduct examinations of specific banking entities (national banking associations operating foreign branches and member banks investing in certain entities). It defines a specific regulatory task.

The regulation, 12 CFR Part 28, explicitly cites 12 U.S.C. § 602 as one of its authorities. Therefore, the statute directly mandates the regulation.

The statute provides specific instructions regarding the formation and regulation of international banking corporations, including their role as fiscal agents and depositories. While it doesn’t dictate precise regulations, it clearly empowers the Secretary of the Treasury (and the Federal Reserve) to implement regulations governing these entities, fitting the definition of specific authority delegation as it addresses a regulatory task with open-ended terms.

12 U.S.C. § 611 is listed as an authority for 12 CFR Part 204. The statute explicitly grants the Secretary of the Treasury (and by extension, the Federal Reserve through delegated authority) certain powers related to banking operations, which include influencing reserve requirements of depository institutions engaged in international banking.

The statute specifically allows the Secretary of Treasury to designate these corporations as depositaries in certain locations. This is a clear instruction, even if open-ended, giving specific authority.

12 U.S.C. § 611 explicitly authorizes the formation of corporations for international or foreign banking and allows the Secretary of the Treasury to use these corporations as depositaries. 12 CFR Part 208 regulates the membership of state banking institutions in the Federal Reserve System, directly related to the type of banking authorized in the statute.

While the statute grants broad rulemaking authority, it does so specifically “consistent with and in furtherance of the purposes described in the preceding sentence.” These purposes are quite specific, including facilitating international trade and fostering competition. This creates a mandate, even with open-ended terms, because the rulemaking is meant to address a specific gap.

12 U.S.C. § 611a explicitly states that “The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall issue rules and regulations under this subchapter consistent with and in furtherance of the purposes described in the preceding sentence”. 12 CFR Part 262 is listed under authority 12 U.S.C 611a, therefore the regulation is directly mandated.

The statute provides specific direction on how the Secretary should implement and administer the program, including setting minimum standards, providing technical assistance, and ensuring oversight. These are not simply broad grants of power, but defined tasks related to a specific program.

12 U.S.C. 5701-5710 is listed as the statutory authority for the regulation 31 CFR Part 35. Therefore, the regulation is directly mandated by the statute.

The statute provides specific instructions to the Secretary, including the issuance of regulations to define terms, establish compliance and reporting requirements, and other terms and conditions necessary to carry out the purposes of the chapter. These are specific regulatory tasks that fall under the definition of Specific Authority Delegations.

The statute, 12 U.S.C. § 5709, states that the Secretary “shall issue such regulations and other guidance as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to implement this chapter.” The use of “shall” indicates a direct mandate to issue regulations. The regulation, 31 CFR Part 35, includes 12 U.S.C. 5701-5710 in its authority section, which includes the statute in question. Therefore, the regulation is directly mandated by the statute.

12 U.S.C. § 5710(a) specifically instructs the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury to conduct audits and investigations related to the use of funds under the Program. This falls under specific authority delegation because it directs a specific agency (the Inspector General) to carry out a specific regulatory task (audits and investigations), even using open-ended terms such as “coordinate”.

The regulation, 31 CFR Part 35, explicitly cites 12 U.S.C. §§ 5701-5710 as its authority. This indicates a direct mandate, as the statute provides the legal basis for the regulation.

The statute provides clear instructions to the Board of Governors, tasking them with creating regulations under which national banking associations can establish foreign branches, make foreign investments, make loans to foreign banks, and sets some quantitative limitations on how much can be invested. While the phrase “upon such conditions and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the said board” is somewhat open-ended, the law clearly directs the agency to address a specific regulatory task.

12 U.S. Code § 601 directly authorizes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe regulations concerning the exercise of powers granted to national banking associations related to foreign branches and investments. The statute explicitly states that national banking associations may exercise certain powers “upon such conditions and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the said board.” 12 CFR Part 204, which addresses reserve requirements of depository institutions, including international banking facilities, is directly mandated by 12 U.S.C. § 601 as stated in the Authority section of 12 CFR Part 204.

The statute specifically outlines the regulatory tasks for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. It provides instructions on how the agency is to regulate national banking associations that apply for permission to exercise certain powers (e.g., establishing foreign branches, investing in foreign banks). The statute sets specific parameters and conditions that the regulations should address. Even though the language uses terms like “appropriate” or “necessary”, the statute clearly assigns specific regulatory tasks by detailing the specific powers that the board must prescribe regulations for.

The statute (12 U.S.C. § 601) explicitly authorizes the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe regulations under which national banking associations can exercise specific powers, such as establishing foreign branches or investing in international banking corporations. The statute uses phrases like “upon such conditions and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the said board,” indicating a direct mandate for regulation.

The statute provides detailed instructions to the Secretary regarding the approval process for states and municipalities. It specifies criteria for approval, allocation of funds, and requirements for agreements, which are all indicative of a specific delegation of authority. The statute also uses terms like “shall approve” and outlines specific conditions that must be met, indicating a defined regulatory task.

The statute (12 U.S.C. § 5703) explicitly describes the application and approval process for states to participate in a federal program and receive funds. The regulation (31 CFR Part 35) implements and provides further details on this program, including the authority section citing 12 U.S.C. 5701-5710, directly related to the statute. Therefore, the relationship is directly mandated.

While the Secretary is given discretion in choosing how to prescribe Program requirements, subsection (e) provides specific minimum requirements that the regulations must meet. This level of specificity indicates a specific authority delegation.

12 U.S.C. § 5704(e) states “The Secretary shall, by regulation or other guidance, prescribe Program requirements that meet the following minimum requirements”. This directly mandates the agency to create regulations.

While the statute does not provide granular detail, it does clearly instruct the Secretary to prescribe “Program requirements for approved State other credit support programs.” This qualifies as a specific regulatory task using the open-ended term “requirements”.

12 U.S.C. 5705(f)(1) states “The Secretary shall, by regulation or other guidance, prescribe Program requirements for approved State other credit support programs.” This is a direct mandate.

While 12 U.S. Code § 5706 provides the Secretary with the discretion to determine the form of the reports and request “such other data as the Secretary, in the Secretary”™s sole discretion, may require,” the core requirement of quarterly and annual reports, and the content of these reports, are specifically laid out in the statute. This level of direction fits Hickman’s definition of Specific Authority delegations.

The statute, 12 U.S. Code § 5706, directly mandates the Secretary to collect specific reports (quarterly and annual) from participating states. It outlines the contents of these reports and grants the Secretary discretion over the form of the reports, but the reporting requirement itself is explicitly stated in the statute. The regulation, 31 CFR Part 35, implements and expands upon these reporting requirements, creating a directly mandated relationship.

The statute specifically instructs the Secretary on what actions to take if certain events occur, defining both the triggers (causal events in paragraph (2)) and the potential responses (reducing/terminating funds or reallocating). This is a clear direction on regulatory tasks even though the Secretary retains discretion in whether to act.

The statute authorizes the Secretary to take specific actions (reduce or terminate funds, reallocate funds) under specific conditions (state program termination, failure to report, noncompliance). While it provides discretion, it doesn’t mandate regulations. The regulation cites 12 U.S.C. 5701-5710 as part of its authority, indicating a direct relationship, however, the statute does not mandate rulemaking.

The statute transfers broad rulemaking authority pertaining to consumer financial protection from various agencies to the CFPB, as well as referencing the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). It doesn’t provide specific, detailed instructions or fill a particular gap, but rather gives the CFPB the powers previously held by other agencies related to a wide range of consumer financial protection functions. While it references specific Acts like TILA, the overall grant of authority is still broad.

12 U.S.C. § 5581(a)(1)(A) defines “consumer financial protection functions” as including “all authority to prescribe rules or issue orders or guidelines pursuant to any Federal consumer financial law” and 12 U.S.C. § 5581 is listed as an authority for 12 CFR Part 1026. Therefore the regulation is directly mandated.