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The recent earthquakes near San Simeon, California, have resulted in deaths, injuries and property damage. The �౦��Ϸ���� is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers who, because of the damage from the earthquakes, are experiencing difficulties beyond their control. The �౦��Ϸ���� has prepared the attached guidelines, which state that extending repayment terms, restructuring existing loans or easing terms for new loans, if done in a manner consistent with sound banking practices, can contribute to the health of the community and serve the long-term interests of the lending institution. The guidelines also address other types of regulatory relief.

For guidance on these and related matters, please contact Assistant Regional Director George J. Doerr in the �౦��Ϸ����'s San Francisco Regional Office at (415) 808-8019.

For your reference, �౦��Ϸ���� financial institution letters may be accessed from the �౦��Ϸ����'s Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2003/index.html .

Attachment: Supervisory Practices Regarding Depository Institutions and Borrowers Affected by Earthquake Damage in California

Distribution: �౦��Ϸ����-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) in California

NOTE: Paper copies of �౦��Ϸ���� financial institution letters may be obtained through the �౦��Ϸ����'s Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (1-877-275-3342 or (703) 562-2200).