[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 12, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 12CFR34.44] [Page 393-394] TITLE 12--BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER I--COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PART 34_REAL ESTATE LENDING AND APPRAISALS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Appraisals Sec. 34.44 Minimum appraisal standards. For federally related transactions, all appraisals shall, at a minimum: (a) Conform to generally accepted appraisal standards as evidenced by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, 1029 Vermont Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20005, unless principles of safe and sound banking require compliance with stricter standards; (b) Be written and contain sufficient information and analysis to support the institution's decision to engage in the transaction; (c) Analyze and report appropriate deductions and discounts for proposed construction or renovation, partially leased buildings, non- market lease terms, and tract developments with unsold units; (d) Be based upon the definition of market value as set forth in this subpart; and [[Page 394]] (e) Be performed by State licensed or certified appraisers in accordance with requirements set forth in this subpart. [59 FR 29500, June 7, 1994]