[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 81 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 18282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-08716]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Academic Research Council Meeting

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 Academic 
Research Council (ARC or Council) of the Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Council. This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the 
meeting date due to administrative delays.

DATES: The meeting date is Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m. eastern standard time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Turner, Director's Financial 
Analyst, at 202-435-7730, [email protected], 
Academic Research Council, Office of Research, 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 1013(b)(1) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act, 12 
U.S.C. 5493(b)(1), establishes the Office of Research (OR) and assigns 
to it the responsibility of researching, analyzing, and reporting on 
topics relating to the Bureau's mission, including developments in 
markets for consumer financial products and services, consumer 
awareness, and consumer behavior. The Academic Research Council is a 
consultative body comprised of scholars that help the Office of 
Research perform these responsibilities. Section 3 of the ARC Charter 
states:
    The Council will provide the Bureau's Office of Research technical 
advice and feedback on research methodologies, data collection 
strategies, and methods of analysis. Additionally, the Council will 
provide both backward- and forward-looking feedback on the Office of 
Research's research work and will offer input into its research 
strategic planning process and research agenda.

II. Agenda

    The Academic Research Council will discuss methodology and 
direction for consumer finance research at the Bureau.
    Persons who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should 
contact [email protected], 202-435-9EEO, l-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. The 
Bureau 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 ARC members for consideration. Individuals who wish 
to attend the Academic Research Council meeting must RSVP to 
[email protected], by noon, May 1, 2018. Members of 
the public must RSVP by the due date and must include ``ARC'' in the 
subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    The Council's agenda will be made available to the public on April 
24, 2018, 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 Bureau's website consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: April 20, 2018.
Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-08716 Filed 4-25-18; 8:45 am]
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