83 FR 46145 - Consumer Advisory Board Subcommittee Meetings

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 177 (September 12, 2018)

Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB or Board) of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the Board.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19789]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Consumer Advisory Board Subcommittee Meetings

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this notice 
sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Consumer 
Advisory Board (CAB or Board) of the Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Board.

DATES: The meeting date is Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 
approximately 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern daylight time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Outreach and Engagement 
Associate, Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, at 
202-435-9588, [email protected]. If you require this 
document in an alternative electronic format, please contact 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Section 3 of the Charter of the Consumer Advisory Board states 
that:

    The purpose of the Board is outlined in section 1014(a) of the 
Dodd-Frank Act, which states that the Board shall ``advise and 
consult with the Bureau in the exercise of its functions under the 
Federal consumer financial laws'' and ``provide information on 
emerging practices in the consumer financial products or services 
industry, including regional trends, concerns, and other relevant 
information.

    To carry out the Board's purpose, the scope of its activities shall 
include providing information, analysis, and recommendations to the 
Bureau. The Board will generally serve as a vehicle for market 
intelligence and expertise for the Bureau. Its objectives will include 
identifying and assessing the impact on consumers and other market 
participants of new, emerging, and changing products, practices, or 
services.

II. Agenda

    The Consumer Advisory Board will discuss policy issues related to 
financial technology.
    Persons who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should 
contact [email protected], 202-435-9EEO, 1-855-233-0362, or 202-
435-9742 (TTY) at least ten business days prior to the meeting or event 
to request assistance. The request must identify the date, time, 
location, and title of the meeting or event, the nature of the 
assistance requested, and contact information for the requester. CFPB 
will strive to provide, but cannot guarantee that accommodation will be 
provided for late requests.
    Written comments will be accepted from interested members of the 
public and should be sent to [email protected], a 
minimum of seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. The comments will 
be provided to the CAB members for consideration.
    Individuals who wish to join the Consumer Advisory Board must RSVP 
via this link https://consumer-financial-protection-bureau.forms.fm/september-27-advisory-board-and-council-meeting by noon, September 26, 
2018. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on 
Wednesday, September 26, 2018, via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals 
should express in their RSVP if they require a paper copy of the 
agenda.
    A recording and summary of this meeting will be available after the 
meeting on the Bureau's website consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: September 6, 2018.
Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-19789 Filed 9-11-18; 8:45 am]
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