Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Disclosure of Certain Credit Card Complaint Data
Document Number: 2012-15163
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-06-22
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the ``Bureau'') is issuing a final policy statement (the ``Policy Statement'') to provide guidance on how the Bureau plans to exercise its discretion to publicly disclose certain credit card complaint data that do not include personally identifiable information. The Bureau receives credit card complaints from consumers under the terms of Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ``Dodd-Frank Act''). The Policy Statement also identifies additional ways that the Bureau may disclose credit card complaint data but as to which it will conduct further study before finalizing its position.
Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data
Document Number: 2012-15161
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-06-22
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the ``Bureau'') is requesting comment on a proposed policy statement regarding the Bureau's disclosure of data from consumer complaints about financial products and services other than credit cards. Concurrent with the present notice, the Bureau is separately finalizing a Policy Statement (the ``Policy Statement'') describing its plans to disclose consumer credit card complaint data. The present notice (the ``Concurrent Notice'') describes the Bureau's plan to duplicate the data disclosure practices described in the Policy Statement for consumer complaints about other consumer financial services products and services within the Bureau's jurisdiction.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-14857
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-19
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding a proposed generic information collection titled, ``Generic Clearance for Development and/or Testing of Model Forms, Disclosures, Tools, and Other Similar Related Materials.'' The proposed collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. The proposed collection will allow the Bureau to collect information in connection with the development and testing of new model forms, disclosures, tools, and similar related materials pursuant to the CFPB's authority with respect to Federal consumer financial laws and the Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203, as well as testing of existing model forms and disclosures. A copy of the submission, including copies of the proposed collection and supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Request for Information Regarding Senior Financial Exploitation
Document Number: 2012-14854
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-19
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Section 1013(g)(1) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (``Dodd-Frank Act'') requires the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (``Bureau'' or ``CFPB'') to facilitate the financial literacy of individuals aged 62 or older (``seniors''), on protection from unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices and on current and future financial choices, including through dissemination of materials on such topics. In furtherance of this mandate, the CFPB's Office for the Financial Protection of Older Americans (``Office for Older Americans'') seeks information on consumer financial products and services, financial literacy efforts, and fraudulent or deceptive practices impacting the lives of older Americans and their families.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-14592
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-14
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the ``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments concerning the information collection requirements relating to gather information from various depository and non-depository providers of consumer financial products and services (``providers'') regarding the compliance costs and other effects of proposed and existing regulations, pursuant to the Bureau's authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act''), Public Law 111-203.
Request for Information Regarding Complaints From Private Education Loan Borrowers
Document Number: 2012-14588
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-14
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Section 1035 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank Act) established a Private Education Loan Ombudsman (Ombudsman) within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) to provide timely assistance to borrowers of private education loans. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act directs the Ombudsman to ``compile and analyze data on borrower complaints'' regarding private education loans and make appropriate recommendations to the Director of the Bureau, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Education, and Congress. In March 2012, the Bureau launched the intake of borrower complaints on private education loans. In order to ``compile and analyze data'' on complaints processed through other mechanisms, with this Notice and Request for Information, the Ombudsman seeks information on borrower complaints about private education loans.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
Document Number: 2012-14383
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-06-13
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau''), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.
Procedural Rules To Establish Supervisory Authority Over Certain Nonbank Covered Persons Based on Risk Determination
Document Number: 2012-12718
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-25
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
This proposed rule establishes procedures to implement section 1024(a)(1)(C) of Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5514(a)(1)(C)). Pursuant to this provision, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) has the authority to supervise a nonbank covered person when the Bureau has reasonable cause to determine, by order, after notice to the person and a reasonable opportunity to respond, that such person is engaging, or has engaged, in conduct that poses risks to consumers with regard to the offering or provision of consumer financial products or services. This proposed rule sets forth the procedures by which the Bureau may subject a nonbank covered person to the Bureau's supervisory authority under 12 U.S.C. 5514(a)(1)(C). Under 12 U.S.C. 5514, the Bureau is authorized to require reports from, and conduct examinations of, entities made subject to its supervisory authority in this manner.
Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E)
Document Number: 2012-12565
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-05-24
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or the Bureau) is seeking comment, data, and information from the public about general purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid cards (GPR cards). GPR cards are a prepaid financial product that have been increasing in popularity and that some consumers now use in a manner similar to a debit card that is linked to a traditional checking account. The Bureau is particularly interested in learning more about this product, including its costs, benefits, and risks to consumers. The Bureau intends to issue a proposal to extend the Regulation E protections to GPR cards. Your comments, in conjunction with other outreach and analysis, will help the Bureau better understand and evaluate any potential consumer protection issues raised by the current design, marketing, and use of this product. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) asks ten broad questions about GPR cards.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
Document Number: 2012-11233
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-05-10
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, herein referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (``CFPB'') or the ``Bureau'', gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.
Interstate Land Sales Registration Program, Special Rules of Practice; Correction
Document Number: 2012-10602
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-05-03
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection published an interim final rule on December 21, 2011 (76 FR 79486), republishing implementing regulations under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA). The interim final rule contained a typographical error, which this document corrects.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10288
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau or CFPB), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments concerning the information collection efforts relating to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Outreach Activities.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10287
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10286
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10285
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10284
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments concerning the information collection efforts relating to streamlining inherited regulations.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10283
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Truth in Lending Act that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-10282
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-30
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Request for Information Regarding Scope, Methods, and Data Sources for Conducting Study of Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements
Document Number: 2012-10189
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-27
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Section 1028(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (the ``Dodd-Frank Act'') requires the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the ``Bureau'') to ``conduct a study of, and * * * provide a report to Congress concerning, the use of agreements providing for arbitration of any future dispute between covered persons and consumers in connection with the offering or providing of consumer financial products or services'' (the ``Study''). As a preliminary step in undertaking the Study, the Bureau requests specific suggestions from the public to help identify the appropriate scope of the Study, as well as appropriate methods and sources of data for conducting the Study. Based on the information received, the Bureau may consider soliciting further feedback.
Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Document Number: 2012-10122
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-04-27
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or Bureau), with the concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), is issuing this interim final rule for employees of the Bureau. This rule supplements the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (OGE Standards) issued by OGE and is necessary because it addresses ethical issues unique to the Bureau. The rule establishes restrictions on outside employment and business activities; prohibitions on the ownership of certain financial interests; restrictions on seeking, obtaining or renegotiating credit and indebtedness; prohibitions on recommendations concerning debt and equity interests; disqualification requirements based on credit or indebtedness; prohibitions on purchasing certain assets; and restrictions on participating in particular matters involving outside entities.
Impact of Overdraft Programs on Consumers
Document Number: 2012-9851
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-25
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
On February 28, 2012, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the Bureau) published in the Federal Register a notice and request for information regarding the impacts of overdraft programs on consumers (the Overdraft Notice). The Overdraft Notice allowed a 60-day comment period, closing on April 30, 2012. To allow parties more time to consider and craft their responses, the Bureau has determined that an extension of the comment period until June 29, 2012, is appropriate.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
Document Number: 2012-9668
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, herein referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (``CFPB'' or ``Bureau''), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
Document Number: 2012-9667
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau''), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9645
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(c)(2)(A)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9643
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Mortgage Acts and Practices that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9642
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9641
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-23
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Consumer Leasing Act (CLA) enforcement actions that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9152
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-17
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission, including copies of the proposed collection and supporting documentation, may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9151
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-17
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Truth in Savings regulations that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9150
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-17
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act that have been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-9149
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-17
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D)). The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements relating to the Financial Education Program that has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. A copy of the submission may be obtained by contacting the agency contact listed below.
Truth in Lending (Regulation Z)
Document Number: 2012-8534
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-04-12
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is proposing to amend Regulation Z, which implements the Truth In Lending Act, and the official interpretation to the regulation, which interprets the requirements of Regulation Z. Regulation Z generally limits the total amount of fees that a credit card issuer may require a consumer to pay with respect to an account, limiting fees to 25 percent of the credit limit in effect when the account is opened. Regulation Z currently states that this limitation applies prior to account opening and during the first year after account opening. The proposal requests comment on whether to amend Regulation Z to apply the limitation only during the first year after account opening.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosures
Document Number: 2012-7916
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-04-03
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (``Bureau'') announces that the ceiling on allowable charges under Section 612(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (``FCRA'') will increase from $11.00 to $11.50 effective April 3, 2012. The Bureau is required to increase the $8.00 amount referred to in Section 612(f)(1)(A)(i) of the FCRA on January 1 of each year, based proportionally on changes in the Consumer Price Index (``CPI''), with fractional changes rounded to the nearest fifty cents. The CPI increased 40.75 percent between September 1997, the date the FCRA amendments took effect, and September 2011. This increase in the CPI, and the requirement that any increase be rounded to the nearest fifty cents, results in a maximum allowable charge of $11.50.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-7466
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-03-28
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments on a proposed information collection to test online and print content the Bureau provides to consumers to help them achieve their financial goals and to better understand various financial products and services available to them, pursuant to the Bureau's authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), Public Law 111-203.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-7465
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-03-28
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments on a proposed information collection to better understand the attitudes, understanding, and behaviors of American adult consumers around issues of consumer finance, pursuant to the Bureau's authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (``Dodd-Frank Act'' or ``the Act''), Public Law 111-203.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-7463
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-03-28
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the Bureau is soliciting comments concerning the information collection efforts relating to Quantitative Testing of Integrated Mortgage Loan Disclosure Forms.
Streamlining Inherited Regulations
Document Number: 2012-5933
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-03-13
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
On December 5, 2011, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the Bureau) published in the Federal Register a notice and request for information requesting specific suggestions from the public for streamlining regulations it recently inherited from other Federal agencies (the Streamlining Notice) The Streamlining Notice provided for a two-stage comment process. Initial comments were due March 5, 2012. The Notice then allowed a 30-day period, closing on April 3, 2012, for submitting responses to the comments filed. Due to the likely number and complexity of the comments submitted in the first round and to allow parties more time to consider and craft their responses to those initial submissions, the Bureau has determined that an extension of the comment reply period until June 4, 2012, is appropriate. This action will allow interested persons more time to analyze the submitted comments and prepare their responses. However, the initial comment period is still closed as of March 5, 2012.
Impacts of Overdraft Programs on Consumers
Document Number: 2012-4576
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-02-28
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Title XIV of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203 (the Dodd-Frank Act), charges the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the CFPB or the Bureau) with regulating ``the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services under the Federal consumer financial laws.'' \1\ Specifically, the Dodd-Frank Act grants regulatory authority to the Bureau for the Electronic Funds Transfer Act,\2\ except with respect to section 920 of that Act, and the Truth in Savings Act,\3\ which taken together, in part, govern consumer transaction accounts. Accordingly, the Bureau is reviewing existing regulations and supervisory guidance issued by various regulators pertaining to the use of overdraft programs by financial institutions. To support this review, the Bureau seeks information from the public on the impact of overdraft programs on consumers.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-4337
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-02-24
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) and as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Bureau is soliciting comments on a request for background information and financial disclosure from nominees to serve on Advisory Boards, Groups, or Committees that the Bureau may establish, including the Consumer Advisory Board mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Act.
Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets
Document Number: 2012-3775
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-02-17
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is proposing a new regulation pursuant to section 1024 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. That provision grants the Bureau authority to supervise certain nonbank covered persons for compliance with Federal consumer financial laws and for other purposes. The Bureau has the authority to supervise nonbank covered persons of all sizes in the residential mortgage, private education lending, and payday lending markets. In addition, the Bureau has the authority to supervise nonbank ``larger participant[s]'' in markets for other consumer financial products or services. The Bureau must define such ``larger participants'' by rule, and such an initial rule must be issued by July 21, 2012. In this proposal, the Bureau proposes to define larger participants in the markets for consumer debt collection and consumer reporting. The Bureau intends that this proposal and subsequent initial rule will be followed by a series of rulemakings covering additional markets for consumer financial products and services. The Bureau also proposes to include provisions in this proposal that will facilitate the supervision of nonbank covered persons.
Publication of FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory
Document Number: 2012-3461
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-02-15
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with Section 734 of Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing this notice to advise the public of the availability of the FY 2011 service contract inventory. This inventory provides information on service contract actions over $25,000, which the Bureau awarded during FY 2011. The information is organized by function to show how contracted resources were used by the agency to support its mission. The inventory has been developed in accordance with the guidance issued on November 5, 2010 by the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). OFPP's guidance is available at: https:// www.whitehouse.gov/sites/defualt/files/omb/procuremetn/memo/s ervice- contract-inventories-guidance-11052010.pdf. The Bureau has posted its inventory and a summary of the inventory on the Bureau's Open Government homepage at the following link: https:// www.consumerfinance.gov/open/, specifically at https:// www.consumerfinance.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Appendix-C -FY2011- Inventory-Data-Summary.pdf and https://www.consumerfinance.gov/wp- content/uploads/2012/01/Appendix-B-FY2011-Inventory-Data-Deta ils.pdf.
Home Mortgage Disclosure (Regulation C)
Document Number: 2012-3460
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-02-15
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is publishing a final rule amending the official commentary that interprets the requirements of Regulation C (Home Mortgage Disclosure) to reflect a change in the asset-size exemption threshold for depository institutions based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI- W). The exemption threshold has been adjusted to increase to $41 million from $40 million. The adjustment is based on the 3.43 percent increase in the average of the CPI-W for the twelve-month period ending in November 2011. Therefore, depository institutions with assets of $41 million or less as of December 31, 2011 are exempt from collecting data in 2012.
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda and Fiscal Year 2011 Regulatory Plan
Document Number: 2012-1663
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-02-13
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) is publishing this agenda as part of the Fall 2011 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The CFPB reasonably anticipates having the regulatory matters identified below under consideration during the period from October 1, 2011, to October 1, 2012. The next agenda will be published in spring 2012 and will update this agenda through October 1, 2012. Publication of this agenda is in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E)
Document Number: 2012-1728
Type: Rule
Date: 2012-02-07
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Electronic Fund Transfers (Regulation E)
Document Number: 2012-1726
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2012-02-07
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of Currently Approved Collections; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-988
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-19
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB or the Bureau) is soliciting comments concerning the currently approved information collections associated with certain recently published interim final rules. This notice is published by the CFPB as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The public and other Federal agencies are invited to take this opportunity to comment on this information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-987
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-19
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed revision to an information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. The CFPB is soliciting comments regarding the information collection requirements under OMB control number 3170- 0001, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2012-986
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-19
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (the ``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau''), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. The Bureau is soliciting comments regarding a proposed information collection to identify financial education strategies that are effective in educating consumers to make better informed financial decisions, pursuant to the Bureau's authorities under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203.
Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended
Document Number: 2012-103
Type: Notice
Date: 2012-01-09
Agency: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, hereinto referred to as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau''), gives notice of the establishment of a Privacy Act System of Records.
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