; and (2) in paragraph (6)(B)(iii), by inserting rural-area small businesses, after women-owned small businesses, . X Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act 926. Rulemaking authority under the Volcker rule (a) In general Paragraph (2) of section 13(b) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1851(b)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Rulemaking (A) In general The Board may, as appropriate, consult with the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to adopt rules or guidance to carry out this section, as provided in subparagraph (B). (B) Rulemaking requirements In adopting a rule or guidance under subparagraph (A), the Board— (i) shall consider the findings of the report required in paragraph (1) and, as appropriate, subsequent reports; (ii) shall assure, to the extent possible, that such rule or guidance provide for consistent application and implementation of the applicable provisions of this section to avoid providing advantages or imposing disadvantages to the companies affected by this subsection and to protect the safety and soundness of banking entities and nonbank financial companies supervised by the Board