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207 BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF' THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM S-475 WASHINGTON ADDRESS DF"F"ICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TD THE BOARD IV!ay 9, 1942 Dear Sir: vVhen Amendments No. 2 and No. 3 to Regulation Wwere issued, a telegram was sent to each of the Federal Reserve Banks (W-108 and W-129) showing how the Amendments would affect interpretations previously issued. The Regulation as revised effective May 6, 1942 makes a great many changes in section numbers, in addition to changes in substance. Accordingly, a list corresponding to W-108 and W-129 has not been sent by telegraph but is enclosed herewith. Very truly youre, Chester Morrill, Secretary. Enclosure TO THE PRESIDENTS OF ALL FEDERAL RESEl1VE BANKS 208 S-475-a Ii~TER.PRETATIONS AFFECTED BY REGULATION H AS REVISED EFFECTIVE MAY 6, 194? The interpretations are not affected except as indicated below. Note that W-108 and W-129 are.superseded by this list. VJ-1 Maximum maturity is now 12 months. Section 13 corresponds to old Supplement. Section 12(e) corresponds to old section 9(d). 1N-2 Maximum mat.uri ty is now 12 months. 1:!-4 Obsolete. ' ri-5. Sections l2(g), 4(d) and 3(a)(J) correspond respectively to old sections 9(e), 4(f) and 3(a)(2)(B). W-7 Obsolete. W-8 Section l2(e) corresponds to old section 9(d). 12(f). Y.T-9 Lamps designed for household use are no longer classified as household furniture but are listed separately. W-10 Obsolete since the point is now covered by section ll(e). chango in maximum maturity and down payment. H-12 Section l2(a) corresponds to old section 9(d). l.<:(f). VJ-14 Toasters, food-mixers, roasters, air circulating or ventilating fans other the.n at.tic fans or air conditioners, and waffle irons are now listed in Group A-14, clecJcric appliances. See also Group A-35. Clocks are listed separa.teJ.y in Group A-ll. Carpet sweepers are now listed in Group A-34. W-15 Section 4(c) corresponds to old section 4(d). W-16 Sections 2(d) and 2(e) correspond to old section 2(d). Section 6(b) corresponds to old section 5(b). Even if not instalment sale credit, the transaction would involve a "purpose loan" under section 6(a). W-17 China dinner sets e.nd stainless steel cooking utensil sets are now included in Group A-35, tableware and kitchenware) equipment and utensils. Silvor-plated flatware is included in Group A-32, silverware. Included in Group A-14, section l3(a). See also section Note See also section See also section 9. 209 -2- S-475-a W-19 Sections lO(a) and lO(b) correspond to old sections S(a) and 8(b). Note change in maximum maturity, and note provisions relating to 11 add-ons" and "Statement of Necessity" in sections lO(b) and lO(d), respectively. Section ll(a) corresponds to old section 8{g). H-2!~ Obsolete. i"i-25 Although this interpretation is not affected, note that old section 6(e.), which is now section 8{a), has been broadened b,y Amendment offective December 1, 1941. 17-26 Same comment as v·J-25. \7-27 Same comment as lii-25. W-28 Section lO(a) corresponds to old section 8{a). Note section lO(d) regarding "Statement of Necessity", and section lO(b) regarding 11 add-ons". V!-29 Section 3(a) (3) corresponds to old section J(a) (2) (B). 4(d) corresponds to old section 4(f). vr-30 Superseded by W-128. Vl-32 Section ll(c), line W-3.3 Section 8 corresponds to old soction 6. amended. W-34 Section 3(a)(3) corresponds to old section 3(a)(2)(B). W-35 Obsoletq. W-36 Obsolete. V'I-37 Obsolete. VJ-38 Obsolete in viow of section 5. W-39 Obsolete. VI-40 Heating stoves- unchanged but no longer of.significancc because down payment is the s~~o in any event. W-!..3 Note change of maximum maturity to 12 months. corresponds to old section 9(b). Vi-44 Hand irons operated rJY electricity are now listed in Group A-14. 4~ Section corresponds to old section 8(f}, line 6. Note section 6(a) as :Jee sections 6(d) and '7(d). Section l2(c) 210 -3- S-475-a W-45 The phrase "principal amount" occurs in sections 2(h) and 2(i) instead of old section 5(b). See sections6(a), 6(b), 7(a) and 7{b). W-46 Obsolete. l3(a). Items listed now included in Group A-25, section W-47 Not affected, but note section 7 regarding single-payment loan. See W-107. W-48 Although this interpretation is not affected, note that old section 6(a), which is now section 8(a), has been broadened by Amendment effective December 1, 1941. W-L}9 Old section 6(f) is no longer in the Regulation. W-51 Group C, section 13(ai corresponds to Group E of the Supplement. W-52 Maximum maturity is now 12 months. W-53 Obsolete. W-54 Section 12(.::) corresponds to old section 8(e), and sections lO(a), lO(b) and lO(c) correspond to old sections b(a), 8(b) and S(c). W-55 Obsolete only to the extent that it refers to items 1 through 4 of Part 3(a), Supplement. See section 13(c). W-56 Note change in maximum maturity. W-58 Section 3(a)(3) corresponds to old section 3(a)(2)(B). W-62 Refer to Group D and Group A in section l3(a) instead of Group A and Group C, respectively. W-63 Maximum maturity is now 15 months. W-65 Old section 6(f) is no longer in the Regulation. W-66 Obsolete. W-68 Sectior:s 4(d)(2) and 2(j) correspond to old section 4(f')(2). W-69 Obsolete. Pressure cookers are now listed in Group A-35. W-70 Section 12(c) corresponds to old section 9(b). in maximum maturity. Note rerl.uction 211 -4- S-475-a W-71 Section l3(b) corresponds to Part 2 of the Supplement. Section 12( c) corresponds to old section 9(b). Note change in maximum maturity and minimlli~ down payment. W-72 Section lO(a) corresponds to old section 8(a). W-73 Obsolete. W-74 Obsolete. W-75 Section 2(j) takes the place of the sections referred to. W-76 Obsolete. W-77 Section ll(c) corresponds to old section 8(f). Section' 6(a) corresponds to old section 5(a). Note section l3(c) regarding down payments on automobiles. W-78 Group B-l, section 13(a) corresponds to old Group D-7, but includes both new and used furniture. W-79 Obsolete. W-83 Section 3(a)(3) corresponds to old section W-84 Sections 4( d) r:~nd 6( c)(l) correspond to old sections 4(f) and 5(c)(l), respectively. Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 are obsolete. W-87 Group C in section l3(a) corresponds to old Group E. W-88 Obsolete. 3(~)(2)(B). Vf-90 The reference to seven hea;:,1ng surfaces was made obsolete by Amendment of March 23, 191.2. W-91 Group C in section l3(a) corresponds to old Group E. W-92 Section 3(a)(3) corresponds to old section 3(a) (2) (B). Note that the old section 6(a.), which is now section 8(a), has been broadened by AIT.endrr~nt effective December l, 1941. Second paragraph is obsolete. W-94 Group A and Group C in section 13(a) cover furnaces and old Group E items, respectively. W-95 Note change in maximum maturity. 212 -5W-96 Obsolete. S-475-a Covered by section 2(j). W-97 Obsolete. W-98 Obsolete, except as to the general principle noted in the last paragraph. W-99 Sectio~ 4(a) corresponds to the reference to the Supplement. Note section 4(a)(3). W-100 Section 4(d) corresponds to old section 4(f). W-102 Obsolete in view of section 5W-105 Section 12(b) corresponds to old section 4(g). W-106 Obsolete. W-107 Not affected, but note section 7 regarding single-payment loans. W-108 Superseded qy this list. W-109 Obsolete. W-111 Group D in section 13(a) corresponds to old Group A. W-112 Section :i..2(d) corresponds to old section 9(c). W-113 Obsolete, bl~ see section 4(a)(3) and section 12(1). W-114 Section 9(b) corresponds to ola section 9(f). W-115 Obsolete. Superseded by Amendment. of March 23, 1942, to Option 1 in present section lO(b). W-116 Note changes in dov-n payJnents and mat uri ties in list in section 13(a). W-117 Group C in section 13(a) corresponds to old Group E-l. that figure is now ~1, 500 instead of $,1,000. Note W-118 Sections lO(a), (b) and (c) correspond to old sections 8(a), (b) and (c). W-119 Sections 2(d) and 2(e) correspond to old section 2(d). 8 corresponds to old section 6. Section 213 -6- S-475-a W-120 Group C in section lJ(a) corresponds to old Group E-l. W-122 Group C in section l3(a) corresponds to old Group E-l. Note that provision is now not applicable to a structure designed exclusively for non-residential use. W-123 Section ll( d) corresponds to old section 5(f). W-124 Sections 2(d) and 2(e) correspond to old section 2(d). tion 2(h) corresponds to old section 2(e). Sec- W~l25 Section 6 corresponds to old section 5. W-126 Obsolete in view of first line of section 8, which corresponds to old section 6. W-127 Section 8(a) corresponds to old section 6(a). W-128 Same comrnent as W-127. W-129 Superseded by this list. Vv'-131 Group A-24 in section l3(a) corresponds to old Group C-15.