1. (1) The interest rates used in determining the minimum standard for valuation shall be the calendar year statutory valuation interest rates as defined in section 4217(c)(4) of the Insurance Law.

2. (2) The interest rates used in determining the minimum standard for nonforfeiture values shall be the nonforfeiture interest rates as defined in section 4221(k)(10) of the Insurance Law.

   (c) Minimum valuation method standards.

3. (1) The method used in determining the standard for the minimum valuation of reserves shall be the Commissioners Reserve Valuation Method as defined in section 98.3(b) (Regulation No. 147) of this Title.
4. (2) The method used in determining the standard for the minimum nonforfeiture values shall be the method defined in section 4221(l)(3) of the Insurance Law.

(a) Minimum valuation mortality standard.

For preneed life insurance, the minimum standard for determining reserve liabilities and nonforfeiture values for both male and female insureds shall be the Ultimate 1980 CSO Mortality Table subject to the transition rules provided in section 102.5 of this Part.

(b) Minimum valuation interest rate standards.