Applicable mappings before entry into force of ITS on Articles 136(1) and 270

Article 136(1) and Article 270 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (CRR) require EBA to submit draft implementing technical standards to the European Commission with the ECAI mappings by 1 July 2014. In the meantime, credit institutions should, to ensure consistency and continuity, use the existing mappings issued by the National Competent Authorities in the implementation of those provisions of the CRD/CRR which refer to the mappings of ECAIs to determine credit quality steps. Once the respective ITS's have entered into force, credit institutions shall apply the ECAI mappings set out therein.   DISCLAIMER: This question goes beyond matters of consistent and effective application of the regulatory framework. A Directorate General of the Commission (Directorate General for Internal Market and Services) has prepared the answer, albeit that only the Court of Justice of the European Union can provide definitive interpretations of EU legislation. This is an unofficial opinion of that Directorate General, which the European Banking Authority publishes on its behalf. The answers are not binding on the European Commission as an institution. You should be aware that the European Commission could adopt a position different from the one expressed in such Q&As, for instance in infringement proceedings or after a detailed examination of a specific case or on the basis of any new legal or factual elements that may have been brought to its attention.