[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 192 (Thursday, October 2, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 57358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23241]


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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM


Consumer Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting of the Consumer 
Advisory Council

    The Consumer Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, October 23, 
2008. The meeting, which will be open to public observation, will take 
place at the Federal Reserve Board's offices in Washington, DC, in 
Dining Room E on the Terrace Level of the Martin Building. Anyone 
planning to attend the meeting should, for security purposes, register 
no later than Tuesday, October 21, by completing the form found on line 
at: https://www.federalreserve.gov/secure/forms/cacregistration.cfm.
    Additionally, attendees must present photo identification to enter 
the building.
    The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude at 1 
p.m. The Martin Building is located on C Street, NW., between 20th and 
21st Streets.
    The Council's function is to advise the Board on the exercise of 
the Board's responsibilities under various consumer financial services 
laws and on other matters on which the Board seeks its advice. Time 
permitting, the Council will discuss the following topics:
     Housing and Economic Reco very Act of 2008: Members will 
discuss various initiatives included in the legislation, such as the 
new Federal Housing Administration ``HOPE for Homeowners'' refinancing 
program and the provision of $4 billion in block grant funds for the 
redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes
     Proposed rules regarding credit cards and overdraft 
services: Members will discuss issues raised in the public comments 
received on the Board's proposed rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive 
acts or practices in connection with credit card accounts and overdraft 
services for deposit accounts.
     Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA): Members will discuss 
key findings from the 2007 HMDA data.
    Reports by committees and other matters initiated by Council 
members also may be discussed.
    Persons wishing to submit views to the Council on any of the above 
topics may do so by sending written statements to Jennifer Kerslake, 
Secretary of the Consumer Advisory Council, Division of Consumer and 
Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
Washington, DC 20551. Information about this meeting may be obtained 
from Ms. Kerslake, 202-452-6470.

    Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, September 29, 
2008.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
 [FR Doc. E8-23241 Filed 10-1-08; 8:45 am]
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