Standard&Poor's Ratings Services withdrew its short-term rating on Atlanta, Ga.'s water and waste water variable-rate revenue bonds series 2001 B and 2001 C due to the expiration and nonrenewal of the liquidity facility previously provided by Dexia Credit Local. Standard&Poor's also removed its rating on Atlanta's water and waste water variable-rate revenue bonds series 2001 B and 2001 C from CreditWatch with negative implications. This action follows Standard&Poor's removal of its rating on Financial Security Assurance Inc., the bond insurer, from CreditWatch with negative implications. The long-term component of the rating is based on Financial Security Assurance Inc. The negative outlook is based on the outlook of the obligor. USPF Criteria: "Bank Liquidity Facilities,"
