[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 15374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07345]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Consumer Advisory Board Subcommittee Meetings

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of public subcommittee meetings.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the announcement of two public 
subcommittee meetings of the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB or Board) of 
the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or Bureau). The 
notice also describes the functions of the Board its subcommittees.

DATES: The Consumer Advisory Board Consumer Lending subcommittee 
meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from approximately 
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. eastern standard time via conference call. The 
Consumer Advisory Board Card, Payment, and Deposits Markets 
Subcommittee meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2018 from 
approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time via 
conference call.
    Access: The subcommittee meetings will be conducted via conference 
call and are open to the general public. Members of the public will 
receive the agenda and dial-in information when they RSVP.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Outreach and Engagement 
Associate, 202-435-9588, [email protected], Advisory 
Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, 1700 G Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20552. 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.
    Typically, the subcommittees meet during the in person advisory 
group meetings as well as in between via conference calls. Each 
subcommittee has an advisory group member who serves as the chair and 
staff from the CFPB's Advisory Board and Councils Office to assist the 
chair in conducting the meeting.

II. Agenda

    The CAB Consumer Lending Subcommittee will discuss two of the 
Bureau's Request for Information (RFI) related to the Call for Evidence 
initiative by Acting Director Mulvaney. The CAB Card, Payment, and 
Deposits Markets Subcommittee will discuss lessons learned about the 
needs of specific targeted vulnerable populations around Mobile 
Financial Services (MFS) and MFS features.
    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 meetings. The comments will 
be provided to the CAB members for consideration. 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 join the Consumer Advisory Board Consumer 
Lending Subcommittee meeting must RSVP via this link https://goo.gl/WFiqsF by noon, April 17, 2018. Individuals who wish to join the 
Consumer Advisory Board Card, Payment, and Deposits Markets 
Subcommittee meeting must RSVP to https://goo.gl/WFiqsF by noon, April 
18, 2018. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must 
include ``CAB Consumer Lending'' or ``CAB Mortgages and Small Business 
Lending Markets in the subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    A summary of these meetings will be available after the meeting on 
the CFPB's website www.consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: April 5, 2018.
Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-07345 Filed 4-9-18; 8:45 am]
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