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OCC Bulletin June 15, 2006	Disaster Planning This bulletin transmits the booklet, "Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event," developed by the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council member agencies.
OCC Bulletin	Fair Credit Reporting Medical Information Regulations Section 411 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act prohibits creditors from obtaining or using medical information pertaining to a consumer in connection with any determination of the consumer's eligibility, or continued eligibility, for credit.
OCC Bulletin April 6, 2006	Community Reinvestment Act Description: Interagency Questions and Answers The guidance provides examples of revitalization and stabilization activities in designated disaster areas.
OCC Bulletin February 3, 2006 Emory W. Rushton	Hurricane Katrina: Guidance to Examiners This issuance transmits guidance regarding supervisory practices to be followed in assessing the financial condition of financial institutions directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.
OCC Bulletin January 27, 2006	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering The attached document provides a joint statement on sharing suspicious activity reports with controlling companies.
OCC Bulletin June 22, 2006	2006 Revisions to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice This statement highlights the revisions in Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, effective July 1, 2006, and reminds banks to consider the ramifications of the revisions to their appraisal practices.
OCC Bulletin January 5, 2007	Complex Structured Finance Transactions: Notice of Final Interagency Statement Modifications to the initial statement address issues and concerns raised by commenters.
OCC Bulletin May 9, 2006	Revised Interagency Statement Open for Comment The attached interagency statement describes revised sound practices for managing complex structured finance activities that may pose heightened legal or reputational risks to financial institutions.
OCC Bulletin September 14, 2001	Consumer Protections for Depository Institution Sales of Insurance These rules implement Section 305 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and apply to retail sales practices, solicitations, advertising, or offers of any insurance product or annuity by a depository institution...
OCC Bulletin March 22, 2005	Appraisal Regulations and the Interagency Statement on Independent Appraisal and Evaluation Functions A joint-agency compiled list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) provides clarification, and reminds banks of the existing standards, concerning independence of the collateral valuation process.
OCC Bulletin April 13, 2006	Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addresses the gathering of information for developing guidelines and regulations required by section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act).
OCC Bulletin December 26, 2000	Statement on Appraisal Standards for Federally Related Transactions An institution's internal controls must promote compliance with the OCC's appraisal regulation, the guidelines, and industry appraisal standards and ensure that the institution engages competent and ethical appraisers...
OCC Bulletin September 8, 2005	Residential Tract Development Lending Document designed to assist institutions in complying with joint agencies' appraisal and real estate lending requirements for financing residential tract developments.
OCC Bulletin August 12, 2002	International Banking Activities Capital Equivalency Deposits A new rule amends the OCC's regulation regarding the capital equivalency deposits (CED) that foreign banks with federal branches or agencies must establish and maintain.
OCC Bulletin October 20, 2003	Bank Secrecy Act Examination Procedures The examination procedures allow examiners to tailor the examination scope according to the reliability of the bank's compliance management system and the level of risk assumed by the institution.
OCC Bulletin March 15, 2006	Influenza Pandemic Preparedness This interagency advisory is intended to raise awareness regarding the threat of a pandemic influenza outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services.
OCC Bulletin October 4, 2006	Home Equity Lending: Addendum to OCC Bulletin 2005-22 The addendum provides guidance addressing the timing and content of communications with consumers obtaining open- end home equity lines of credit that contain an interest-only feature.
OCC Bulletin September 19, 2005	Hurricane Katrina The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued guidance to assist national banks and their customers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
OCC Bulletin May 20, 2004	Fair Credit Reporting Medical Information Regulations Section 411 of the FACT Act prohibits creditors from obtaining or using medical information pertaining to a consumer in connection with any determination of the consumer's eligibility or continued eligibility for credit, and restricts the sharing of medical information and related lists or descriptions among affiliates.
OCC Bulletin January 12, 2001	Consumer Protections for Depository Institutions Sales of Insurance Final rules establishing consumer protections for depository institution sales of insurance, implement Section 305 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and apply to retail sales practices, solicitations, advertising, or offers of any insurance product...
OCC Bulletin February 9, 2006	OCC Bulletin Subject: Community Reinvestment Act Description: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) encourages national banks to help meet the financial needs of their customers and their communities.
OCC Bulletin December 20, 2006	Revisions to 12 CFR 215 The Federal Reserve System has published amendments to 12 CFR 215 (Regulation O) in the Federal Register, removing certain reporting requirements regarding extensions of credit to bank insiders.
OCC Bulletin July 8, 2004 Emory W. Rushton	Overdraft Protection Programs The proposed guidance is intended to assist insured depository institutions in the responsible disclosure and administration of overdraft protection services.
OCC Bulletin January 24, 2007	Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Higher exemption threshold for depository institutions under Regulation C.
OCC Bulletin April 25, 2005	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Joint statement on providing banking services to money services businesses.
OCC Bulletin May 6, 2005	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Interagency interpretive guidance on providing banking services to money services businesses operating in the United States.
OCC Bulletin May 19, 2004	Complex Structured Finance Transaction Notice of joint statement with request for public comment on the attached interagency statement concerning the complex structured finance activities of financial institutions.
OCC Bulletin February 23, 2006	Risk-Based Capital -- Securities Borrowing Transactions: Final Rule This bulletin transmits a final rule on the risk-based capital treatment of securities borrowing transactions in which the borrower of the security posts cash collateral.
OCC Bulletin August 15, 2006	Assessment of Fees: Final Rule The attached final rule amends part 8 of the OCC's rules concerning the timing of payments of OCC assessments. The effective date of the final rule is August 24.
OCC Bulletin April 13, 2005	Interagency Guidance for Determination of Risk- Based Capital for Unrated Direct Credit Substitutes Extended to Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Programs The provisions included in this policy statement are effective immediately.
OCC Bulletin January 12, 2005	Proper Disposal of Consumer Information The attached final rule requires financial institutions to adopt measures for properly disposing of consumer information derived from credit reports.
OCC Bulletin December 14, 2005	Small Entity Compliance Guide This compliance guide summarizes the obligations of financial institutions to protect customer information and illustrates how certain provisions of the Security Guidelines apply to specific situations.
OCC Bulletin October 4, 2006	Nontraditional Mortgage Products: Proposed illustrations of consumer information and request for comments.
OCC Bulletin March 21, 2005	Community Reinvestment Act Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: In response to public comment, the governing agencies are proposing four key changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The comment period ends May 10, 2005.
OCC Bulletin September 3, 2003	Removal, Suspension, and Debarment of Accountants from Performing Annual Audit Services The attached final rule, published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2003, concerns the removal, suspension, and debarment of accountants from performing annual audit and attestation services.
OCC Bulletin May 7, 2003	Changes to Part 5 The interim rule amends 12 CFR 5.2 to expressly provide that the OCC may permit national banks to make any class of filings electronically and refers national banks to the Comptroller's Licensing Manual to find information about the filings that are available for electronic submission.
OCC Bulletin September 14, 2001	Risk-Based Capital The attached joint statement addresses the agencies' supervisory approach to possible temporary balance sheet growth due to potential unusual market responses in the aftermath of the events of September 11.
OCC Bulletin October 4, 2006	Nontraditional Mortgage Products: Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks Guidance discusses how institutions can offer nontraditional mortgage products in a safe and sound manner and in a way that clearly discloses the benefits and risks to borrowers.
OCC Bulletin October 5, 1999	Risk-Based Capital A joint statement addresses the agencies' supervisory approach to possible temporary balance sheet growth due to potential unusual market responses around the century date change...
OCC Bulletin January 5, 2004	Banks/Thrifts Providing Financial Support to Funds Advised by the Banking Organization or its Affiliates The purpose of the guidance is to alert banking organizations and examiners of the safety and soundness implications of, and the legal impediments to, a bank providing financial support to investment funds advised by the bank, its subsidiaries or affiliates.
OCC Bulletin December 6, 2005	Interim Final Rule: Assessment of Fees The interim final rule revises the current process for assessment collection.
OCC Bulletin February 20, 2001	Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money-Laundering The attached guidance was issued to help U.S. financial institutions avoid transactions that may involve the proceeds of foreign official corruption.
OCC Bulletin December 6, 2000	Risk-Based Capital The Agencies are proposing to modify the risk-based capital treatment on claims against certain securities firms. The proposal would reduce the risk weight on claims on, or guaranteed by, qualifying securities firms to 20 percent from 100 percent...
OCC Bulletin December 6, 2005	Community Reinvestment Act: Notice and Request for Comment Thirteen new questions and answers are being published for comment.
OCC Bulletin August 27, 2003	Proposed Guidance and Notice of Information Collection Interagency guidance on response programs for unauthorized access to customer information and customer notice
OCC Bulletin August 24, 2005	Community Reinvestment Act The final rule revising the Community Reinvestment Act will make key changes to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations.
U.S. Banker May 2006 Lee Conrad	Loans in Hurricane Areas Count as CRA Investments Small banks can lend outside their home markets.
OCC Bulletin February 11, 2004	Deferred Compensation Agreement Accounting This "Interagency Advisory on Accounting for Deferred Compensation Agreements and Bank-Owned Life Insurance" is to provide guidance on the appropriate accounting treatment for deferred compensation agreements that banks enter into with employees.
OCC Bulletin May 10, 2005	Interagency Advisory on the Unsafe and Unsound Use of Limitation of Liability Provisions and Certain Alternative Dispute Resolution Provisions in External Audit Engagement Letters The advisory alerts financial institutions to the safety and soundness implications of provisions that limit the external auditor's liability in a financial statement audit.
OCC Bulletin March 26, 2001	Loans Held for Sale This issuance covers the accounting and reporting treatment for certain loans that are sold directly from the loan portfolio or transferred to a held-for-sale account...