[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 8, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 55436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-19530]


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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: 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 Wednesday, September 24, 2020, from 
approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. eastern daylight time. This 
meeting will take place via conference call and is open to the general 
public. Members of the public will receive the agenda and dial-in 
information when they RSVP.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim George, Outreach and Engagement 
Associate, Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, at 
202-450-8617, or email: [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 Board states that: The purpose of 
the Board is outlined in section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street 
Reform and Consumer Protection 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 CAB will discuss broad policy matters related to the Bureau's 
Unified Regulatory Agenda and general scope of authority; including 
discussions on recent Bureau initiatives and the impact of the COVID-19 
pandemic on consumers and financial markets.
    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 (10) 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 CAB members for consideration. Individuals who wish 
to join the Board must RSVP via this link https://surveys.consumerfinance.gov/jfe/form/SV_802S461amK1hSwl by noon, 
September 22, 2020. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on Tuesday, 
September 22, 2020, via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals should express 
in their RSVP if they require a paper copy of the agenda.
    A recording and summary of this meeting will be available after the 
meeting on the Bureau's website consumerfinance.gov.

Kirsten Sutton,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2020-19530 Filed 9-4-20; 8:45 am]
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