You can find the two federal guidance documents on the internet: http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2006/pr06086b.pdf; and http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2007/pr07055a.html.

You can also click on the links on the DFI web site at www.dfi.wa.gov.

If you do not have internet access, you may contact the department of financial institutions, division of banks (division of banks) for a copy of the documents.

Read these documents to ensure proper application of the law to your institution and to comply with the required integration of the guidance into your policies and procedures. If your institution needs help incorporating the guidance or reconciling it to your policies and procedures, contact your legal counsel.