[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 18828]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09077]


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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 (Bureau). The notice also 
describes the functions of the Board its subcommittees.

DATES: The Consumer Advisory Board Mortgages and Small Business Lending 
Markets subcommittee meeting will take place on Thursday, May 10, 2018 
from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time via 
conference call. The Consumer Advisory Board Card, Payment, and 
Deposits Markets Subcommittee meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 
22, 2018 from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 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 Mortgages and Small Business Lending Markets subcommittee 
will discuss two of the Bureau's Requests for Information (RFI) related 
to the Call for Evidence initiative by Acting Director Mulvaney. The 
CAB Card, Payment, and Deposits Markets subcommittee will discuss will 
lessons learned on designing financial products and features to meet 
the needs of specific targeted vulnerable populations. Additionally, 
the subcommittee will also discuss one of the Bureau's Request for 
Information (RFI) related to the Call for Evidence initiative by Acting 
Director Mulvaney.
    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. The Bureau will 
strive to provide, but cannot guarantee that accommodation will be 
provided for late requests.
    Individuals who wish to join the Consumer Advisory Board Mortgages 
and Small Business Lending Markets Subcommittee meeting must RSVP via 
this link https://goo.gl/ojr1Yj by noon, May 9, 2018. Individuals who 
wish to join the Consumer Advisory Board Card, Payment, and Deposits 
Markets Subcommittee meeting must RSVP to https://goo.gl/ojr1Yj by 
noon, May 21, 2018. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and 
must include ``CAB Mortgages and Small Business Lending Markets'' or 
``CAB Card, Payment, and Deposits Markets'' in the subject line of the 
RSVP.

III. Availability

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

    Dated: April 24, 2018.
Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-09077 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am]
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