On July 28, 2000, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published the attached interim rule in the Federal Register amending the Currency Transaction Report (CTR) exemption regulation at 31 CFR Section 103.22(d). Provisions of the interim rule took effect on July 31, 2000. Comments on the interim rule must be received at FinCEN by September 26, 2000. The interim rule addresses several issues brought to FinCEN's attention by depository institutions about the implementation of the CTR exemption regulations. Highlights of the interim rule follow:
Any comments on the interim rule should be addressed to Office of Chief Counsel, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22182, Attention: Interim Rule-MMDA. Comments also may be submitted by electronic mail to regcomments@fincen.gov , with the caption "Attention: Interim Rule-MMDA." For your reference, all FDIC Financial Institution Letters published since January of 1995 may be found on the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov under "News, Events & FOIA."
Attachment: July 28, 2000,
Federal Register
, Vol. 65, No. 146, pages 46356-46361
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings) NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC financial institution letters may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (800-276-6003 or (703) 562-2200). |