NCUA Board Approves Final Rule on Vital Records Preservation

On June 15, 2026, the NCUA issued a final rule revising record preservation requirements for credit unions during catastrophic events, codified at 12 CFR 749. The rule removes outdated appendices, clarifies definitions, and reduces burdensome requirements; it takes effect 30 days after Federal Register publication and incorporates feedback from the proposed rule published March 11, 2026.