[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7086-7087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02717]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


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 9 of the CAB 
Charter and is intended to notify the public of this meeting. 
Specifically, Section 9(d) 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 
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 Thursday, February 25, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 
3:30 p.m. eastern standard time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Outreach and Engagement 
Associate, 202-435-9588, [email protected], Consumer 
Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, 1275 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisory-board.pdf) (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 (http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisory-board.pdf), which states that the Board shall 
``advise and consult with the Bureau in the exercise of its functions 
under the Federal consumer financial

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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 the Bureau's strategic 
outlook 2016-2017 and Financial Well-Being.
    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, February 25, 
2016. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must include 
``CAB'' in the subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on February 
10, 2016, via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals should express in their 
RSVP if they require a paper copy of the agenda.
    A recording and transcript of this meeting will be available after 
the meeting on the CFPB's Web site consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: February 5, 2016.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-02717 Filed 2-9-16; 8:45 am]
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