[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 58763]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25420]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Consumer Advisory Board Subcommittee Meetings

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 Consumer 
Advisory Board (CAB or Board) of the Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Board.

DATES: The meeting date is Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 
approximately 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. eastern daylight time. The meeting 
will take place 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, Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, at 
202-435-9588, [email protected]. 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.

II. Agenda

    The Consumer Advisory Board will discuss artificial intelligence in 
consumer financial services and consumer access to financial records.
    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.
    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 CAB members for consideration. Individuals who wish 
to join the Consumer Advisory Board must RSVP via this link https://consumer-financial-protection-bureau.forms.fm/bcfp-advisory-board-and-councils-december-conference-call by noon, December 5, 2018. Members of 
the public must RSVP by the due date.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on 
Wednesday November 21, 2018, via consumerfinance.gov. A summary of this 
meeting will be available after the meeting on the Bureau's website 
consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: November 16, 2018.
Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2018-25420 Filed 11-20-18; 8:45 am]
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