Community Bank Advisory Council Meeting, 55608 [2015-23281]

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AGENCY: This notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC or Council) of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the Council. Notice of the meeting is permitted by Section 9 of the CBAC Charter and is intended to notify the public of this meeting. Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CBAC Charter states: (1) Each meeting of the Council shall be open to public observation, to the extent that a facility is available to accommodate the public, unless the Bureau, in accordance with paragraph (4) of this section, determines that the meeting shall be closed. The Bureau also will make reasonable efforts to make the meetings available to the public through live recording. (2) Notice of the time, place and purpose of each meeting, as well as a summary of the proposed agenda, shall be published in the Federal Register not more than 45 or less than 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Shorter notice may be given when the Bureau determines that the Council’s business so requires; in such event, the public will be given notice at the earliest practicable time. (3) Minutes of meetings, records, reports, studies, and agenda of the Council shall be posted on asabaliauskas on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:18 Sep 15, 2015 Jkt 235001 the Bureau’s Web site (www.consumerfinance.gov). (4) The Bureau may close to the public a portion of any meeting, for confidential discussion. If the Bureau closes a meeting or any portion of a meeting, the Bureau will issue, at least annually, a summary of the Council’s activities during such closed meetings or portions of meetings. DATES: The meeting date is Wednesday, September 30, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Consumer Advisory Board & Councils, External Affairs, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002; telephone: 202–435–9588; CFPB_CAB andCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (https://www.sec.gov/ about/laws/wallstreetreform-cpa.pdf) (Dodd-Frank Act) provides: ‘‘The Director shall establish a Community Bank Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Bureau in the exercise of its functions under the Federal consumer financial laws, and to provide information on emerging practices in the consumer financial products or services industry, including regional trends, concerns, and other relevant information.’’ 12 U.S.C. 5494. (a) The purpose of the Council is outlined in Section 1014(a) of the DoddFrank Act (https://www.sec.gov/about/ laws/wallstreetreform-cpa.pdf), which states that the Council 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.’’ (b) To carry out the Council’s purpose, the scope of its activities shall include providing information, analysis, and recommendations to the Bureau. The Council 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 179 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 55608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-23281]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Community Bank Advisory Council Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of 
the Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC or Council) of the Consumer 
Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the 
functions of the Council. Notice of the meeting is permitted by Section 
9 of the CBAC Charter and is intended to notify the public of this 
meeting. Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CBAC Charter states:
    (1) Each meeting of the Council shall be open to public 
observation, to the extent that a facility is available to accommodate 
the public, unless the Bureau, in accordance with paragraph (4) of this 
section, determines that the meeting shall be closed. The Bureau also 
will make reasonable efforts to make the meetings available to the 
public through live recording. (2) Notice of the time, place and 
purpose of each meeting, as well as a summary of the proposed agenda, 
shall be published in the Federal Register not more than 45 or less 
than 15 days prior to the scheduled meeting date. Shorter notice may be 
given when the Bureau determines that the Council's business so 
requires; in such event, the public will be given notice at the 
earliest practicable time. (3) Minutes of meetings, records, reports, 
studies, and agenda of the Council shall be posted on the Bureau's Web 
site (www.consumerfinance.gov). (4) The Bureau may close to the public 
a portion of any meeting, for confidential discussion. If the Bureau 
closes a meeting or any portion of a meeting, the Bureau will issue, at 
least annually, a summary of the Council's activities during such 
closed meetings or portions of meetings.

DATES: The meeting date is Wednesday, September 30, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Eastern Daylight Time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Consumer Advisory Board 
& Councils, External Affairs, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 
20002; telephone: 202-435-9588; CFPB_CABandCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (https://www.sec.gov/about/laws/wallstreetreform-cpa.pdf) 
(Dodd-Frank Act) provides: ``The Director shall establish a Community 
Bank Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Bureau in the 
exercise of its functions under the Federal consumer financial laws, 
and to provide information on emerging practices in the consumer 
financial products or services industry, including regional trends, 
concerns, and other relevant information.'' 12 U.S.C. 5494.
    (a) The purpose of the Council is outlined in Section 1014(a) of 
the Dodd-Frank Act (https://www.sec.gov/about/laws/wallstreetreform-cpa.pdf), which states that the Council 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.'' (b) To carry out 
the Council's purpose, the scope of its activities shall include 
providing information, analysis, and recommendations to the Bureau. The 
Council 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. (c) The 
Council will also be available to advise and consult with the Director 
and the Bureau on other matters related to the Bureau's functions under 
the Dodd-Frank Act.

II. Agenda

    The Community Bank Advisory Council will discuss consumer 
challenges in payments.
    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 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.
    Individuals who wish to attend the Community Bank Advisory Council 
meeting must RSVP to cfpb_cabandcouncilsevents@cfpb.gov by noon, 
Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Members of the public must RSVP by the due 
date and must include ``CBAC'' in the subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    The Council's agenda will be made available to the public on 
Monday, September 14, 2015, via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals should 
express in their RSVP if they require a paper copy of the agenda.
    A recording and transcript of this meeting will be available after 
the meeting on the CFPB's Web site consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: September 11, 2015.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2015-23281 Filed 9-15-15; 8:45 am]
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