[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 172 (Thursday, September 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54629-54630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21647]


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CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU


Consumer Advisory Board meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of 
the Consumer Advisory Board (``CAB'' or ``Board'') of the Consumer 
Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the 
functions of the Board. Notice of the meeting is permitted by section 5 
of the CAB Charter and is intended to notify the public of this 
meeting. Specifically: Section X of the CAB Charter states:
    (1) Each meeting of the Board shall be open to public observation, 
to the extent that a facility is available to accommodate the public, 
unless the Bureau, in accordance with paragraph (4) of this section, 
determines that the meeting shall be closed. The Bureau also will make 
reasonable efforts to make the meetings available to the public through 
live web streaming. (2) Notice of the time, place and purpose of each 
meeting, as well as a summary of the proposed agenda, shall be 
published in the Federal Register not more than 45

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or less than 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Shorter 
notice may be given when the Bureau determines that the Board's 
business so requires; in such event, the public will be given notice at 
the earliest practicable time. (3) Minutes of meetings, records, 
reports, studies, and agenda of the Board shall be posted on the 
Bureau's Web site (www.consumerfinance.gov). (4) The Bureau may close 
to the public a portion of any meeting, for confidential discussion. If 
the Bureau closes a meeting or any portion of a meeting, the Bureau 
will issue, at least annually, a summary of the Board's activities 
during such closed meetings or portions of meetings.

DATES: The meeting date is Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 
1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Auditorium, Mississippi Valley State 
University, 14000 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, MS 38941.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Delicia Hand, Staff Director, Consumer 
Advisory Board & Councils, External Affairs, 1700 G Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20552; telephone: 202-435-9348; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act'') provides: ``The Director shall 
establish a Consumer Advisory Board to advise and consult with the 
Bureau in the exercise of its functions under the Federal consumer 
financial laws, and to provide information on emerging practices in the 
consumer financial products or services industry, including regional 
trends, concerns, and other relevant information.'' 12 U.S.C. 5494.
    (a) 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.'' 
(b) 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. (c) The Board will also be available to advise and consult 
with the Director and the Bureau on other matters related to the 
Bureau's functions under the Dodd-Frank Act.

II. Agenda

    The Consumer Advisory Board will discuss access to credit, 
information and financial resources.
    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.
    Individuals who wish to attend the Consumer Advisory Board meeting 
must RSVP to [email protected] by noon EST, Tuesday, September 10, 
2013. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must include 
``CAB'' in the subject line of the RSVP.
    An opportunity for public comment is available throughout the day 
on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CST. 
Individuals who wish to provide comments will be allotted one minute to 
speak. Citizens may also submit written comments to Julian Alcazar, 
Consumer Advisory Board & Councils, Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., Room 6108E-A Washington, DC 20552, or by 
email at [email protected] by Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be available to the public starting 
September 3, 2013 via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals should express 
in their RSVP if they require a paper copy of the agenda.
    This meeting will be webcast live and a transcript will be 
available after the meeting on the CFPB's Web site: 
consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: August 23, 2013.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2013-21647 Filed 9-4-13; 8:45 am]
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