[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: CFPB_CABandCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov. If you
require this document in an alternative electronic format, please
contact CFPB_Accessibility@cfpb.gov.
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 CFPB_504Request@cfpb.gov, 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 CFPB_CABandCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov, 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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