[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 199 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57814-57815]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22606]


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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, November 3, 2021, from 
approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. This 
meeting will be held virtually 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 Section, Office of Stakeholder 
Management, 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 CAB is outlined in section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Act, which 
states that the CAB 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 CAB's purpose, the scope of its activities shall 
include providing information, analysis, and recommendations to the 
Bureau. The CAB will generally serve as a vehicle for trends and themes 
in the consumer finance marketplace for the Bureau. Its objectives will 
include identifying 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. Discussions 
will include small business lending, age-friendly banking, and 
appraisal bias in the mortgage marketplace.
    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 this meeting must RSVP via this link https://surveys.consumerfinance.gov/jfe/form/SV_8k3SxDRBQQZDvkG by noon, 
November 2, 2021. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date.

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III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on Tuesday, 
November 2, 2021, 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.

    Dated: October 12, 2021.
Jocelyn Sutton,
Deputy Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2021-22606 Filed 10-18-21; 8:45 am]
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