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Summary:

�౦��Ϸ���� (�౦��Ϸ����) is seeking comments on updates to its guidelines for institutions to appeal certain supervisory determinations.

Statement of Applicability to Institutions under $1 Billion in Total Assets: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all �౦��Ϸ����-supervised commercial and savings banks, including community institutions.

Highlights:

• The proposed supervision appeals guidelines expand the circumstances under which banks may appeal certain material supervisory determinations.
• Comments on the proposed guidelines will be accepted until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
• The proposed guidelines are part of a package issued by the �౦��Ϸ���� Board of Directors to improve the transparency and clarity of the �౦��Ϸ����'s supervisory policies and practices, and to ensure that institutions have clear and fair avenues to pursue when there are differences of opinion regarding supervisory matters.

Distribution:

• �౦��Ϸ����-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) and �౦��Ϸ����-Supervised Savings Associations

Suggested Routing:

• Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Paper copies may be obtained via the �౦��Ϸ����'s Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E 1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).