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OCC 1997-22
To: Chief Executive Officers of National Banks, Department and Division Heads, and Examining Personnel

Description: Questions and Answers 12 CFR 9

On December 30, 1996, the OCC published the final rule revising 12 CFR 9 in the Federal Register. The rule was effective on January 29, 1997.

The OCC has received numerous questions about the revisions to part 9. The attached document addresses some of the more frequently asked questions. The OCC will address fact specific requests for clarification on a case-by-case basis.

For additional information, please contact Dean E. Miller, Senior Advisor for Fiduciary Activities at (202) 874-4852 or National Bank Examiner Laurie A. Edlund at (202) 874-3828.

Leann G. Britton
Senior Deputy Comptroller

Julie L. Williams
Chief Counsel Bank Supervision Operations

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