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Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 11:41 AM To: Comments Subject: fil-92-02 Gentlemen: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule on Customer Identification Program. Under the proposal the bank would be required to obtain a U.S. taxpayer identification number. Under the present regulations we may open accounts without a ssn as long as we document the accounts affected and provide a listing upon request. There is a number of religious ministries who, because of their beliefs do not have a TIN or EIN. I feel that the proposal should enable banks to continue to open non-interest bearing accounts without obtaining a government taxpayer identification number, with the understanding that there would be other avenues to determine the identity, capacity and authority of the customer. Another item that I would like clarification is, will a Post Office Bos number suffice for the required information? In closing, I can assure you that as a bank, we pride ourselves on knowing our customer. Thank you again for the opportunity to comment. Respectfully, Fred A. Lutz |
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