. accordingly , for a period of time , gs bank usa is expected to maintain a tier 1 capital ratio of at least 8% ( 8 % ) , a total capital ratio of at least 11% ( 11 % ) and a tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 6% ( 6 % ) . as noted in the table below , gs bank usa was in compliance with these minimum capital requirements as of december 2012 and december 2011 . the table below presents information regarding gs bank usa 2019s regulatory capital ratios under basel 1 as implemented by the federal reserve board