NR 2001-82
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			
Contact:  Robert M. Garsson (202) 874-5770
September 14, 2001				    

Federal Bank and Thrift Regulatory Agencies Issue Statement
On Possible Temporary Balance Sheet Growth

WASHINGTON -- The Federal bank and thrift regulatory  agencies issued a
statement today addressing the possibility of temporary balance 
sheet growth in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11.  The 
statement can be found on the OCC’s Internet site, www.occ.treas.gov,  under 
issuances.


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The OCC charters, regulates and examines approximately 2,200 national banks and 52 federal 
branches of foreign banks in the U.S., accounting for more than 54 percent of the nation’s 
banking assets. Its mission is to ensure a safe and sound and competitive national banking 
system that supports the citizens, communities and economy of the United States.