Credit Union Advisory Council Meeting, 12477-12478 [2016-05253]

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Any component of the Department of Justice for the purpose of representing the Agency, or any employee of the Agency, in pending or potential litigation to which the record is pertinent. Dated: March 3, 2016. Marcie Lovett, Records Management Division Director, OCIO, United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2016–05256 Filed 3–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION Credit Union Advisory Council Meeting Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC or Council) of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12477 of the Council. Notice of the meeting is permitted by Section 9 of the CUAC Charter and is intended to notify the public of this meeting. Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CUAC 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. The meeting date is Thursday, March 24, 2016, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern daylight time. ADDRESSES: The meeting location is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Outreach and Engagement Associate, 202–435–9588, CFPB_ CABandCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov, Consumer Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Section 2 of the CUAC Charter provides: ‘‘Pursuant to the executive and administrative powers conferred on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) by Section 1012 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), the Director established the Credit Union Advisory Council to consult with the Bureau in the exercise of its functions under the federal consumer financial laws as they pertain to credit unions with total assets of $10 billion or less.’’ Section 3 of the CUAC Charter states: ‘‘(a) The CFPB supervises depository institutions and credit unions with total assets of more than $10 billion and their respective affiliates, but other than the E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 12478 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 46 / Wednesday, March 9, 2016 / Notices limited authority conferred by § 1026 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFPB does not have supervisory authority regarding credit unions and depository institutions with total assets of $10 billion or less. As a result, the CFPB does not have regular contact with these institutions, and it would therefore be beneficial to create a mechanism to ensure that their unique perspectives are shared with the Bureau. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) panels provide one avenue to gather this input, but participants from credit unions must possess no more than $175 million in assets, which precludes the participation of many. (b) The Advisory Council shall fill this gap by providing an interactive dialogue and exchange of ideas and experiences between credit union employees and Bureau staff. (c) The Advisory Council shall advise generally on the Bureau’s regulation of consumer financial products or services and other topics assigned to it by the Director. To carry out the Advisory Council’s purpose, the scope of its activities shall include providing information, analysis, and recommendations to the Bureau. The output of Advisory Council meetings should serve to better inform the CFPB’s policy development, rulemaking, and engagement functions.’’ Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Agenda The Credit Union Advisory Council will discuss the CFPB strategic outlook and elder financial abuse. 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 Credit Union Advisory Council meeting must RSVP to cfpb_ cabandcouncilsevents@cfpb.gov by noon, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must include ‘‘CUAC’’ in the subject line of the RSVP. III. Availability The Council’s agenda will be made available to the public on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, via consumerfinance.gov. Individuals VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:08 Mar 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 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: March 4, 2016. Christopher D’Angelo, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2016–05253 Filed 3–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No: CFPB–2016–0012] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is requesting to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing information collection titled, ‘‘Equal Access to Justice Act.’’ DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before May 9, 2016 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection, OMB Control Number (see below), and docket number (see above), by any of the following methods: • Electronic: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002. Please note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. In general, all comments received will become public records, including any personal information provided. Sensitive personal information, such as account numbers or social security numbers, should not be included. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documentation prepared in support of this information collection request is available at www.regulations.gov. Requests for additional information should be directed to the Consumer SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Financial Protection Bureau, (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435–9575, or email: PRA@fpb.gov. Please do not submit comments to this mailbox. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Equal Access to Justice Act. OMB Control Number: 3170–0040. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15. Abstract: The Equal Access to Justice Act (the Act) provides for payment of fees and expenses to eligible parties who have prevailed against the Bureau in certain administrative proceedings. In order to obtain an award, the statute and associated regulations (12 CFR part 1071) require the filing of an application that shows that the party is a prevailing party and is eligible to receive an award under the Act. The Bureau regulations implementing the Act require the collection of information related to the application for an award in 12 CFR part 1071, subparts B, C. Request for Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the Bureau’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methods and the assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 3, 2016. Darrin A. King, Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12477-12478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05253]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Credit Union 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 Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC 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 CUAC Charter and is intended to notify the public of this 
meeting. Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CUAC 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 Thursday, March 24, 2016, 3 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m. eastern daylight time.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Dully, Outreach and Engagement 
Associate, 202-435-9588, CFPB_CABandCouncilsEvents@cfpb.gov, Consumer 
Advisory Board and Councils Office, External Affairs, 1275 First Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20002.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Section 2 of the CUAC Charter provides: ``Pursuant to the executive 
and administrative powers conferred on the Consumer Financial 
Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) by Section 1012 of the Dodd-Frank 
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), the 
Director established the Credit Union Advisory Council to consult with 
the Bureau in the exercise of its functions under the federal consumer 
financial laws as they pertain to credit unions with total assets of 
$10 billion or less.''
    Section 3 of the CUAC Charter states: ``(a) The CFPB supervises 
depository institutions and credit unions with total assets of more 
than $10 billion and their respective affiliates, but other than the

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limited authority conferred by Sec.  1026 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the 
CFPB does not have supervisory authority regarding credit unions and 
depository institutions with total assets of $10 billion or less. As a 
result, the CFPB does not have regular contact with these institutions, 
and it would therefore be beneficial to create a mechanism to ensure 
that their unique perspectives are shared with the Bureau. Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) panels provide 
one avenue to gather this input, but participants from credit unions 
must possess no more than $175 million in assets, which precludes the 
participation of many. (b) The Advisory Council shall fill this gap by 
providing an interactive dialogue and exchange of ideas and experiences 
between credit union employees and Bureau staff. (c) The Advisory 
Council shall advise generally on the Bureau's regulation of consumer 
financial products or services and other topics assigned to it by the 
Director. To carry out the Advisory Council's purpose, the scope of its 
activities shall include providing information, analysis, and 
recommendations to the Bureau. The output of Advisory Council meetings 
should serve to better inform the CFPB's policy development, 
rulemaking, and engagement functions.''

II. Agenda

    The Credit Union Advisory Council will discuss the CFPB strategic 
outlook and elder financial abuse. 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 Credit Union Advisory Council 
meeting must RSVP to cfpb_cabandcouncilsevents@cfpb.gov by noon, 
Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Members of the public must RSVP by the due 
date and must include ``CUAC'' in the subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    The Council's agenda will be made available to the public on 
Wednesday, March 9, 2016, 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: March 4, 2016.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-05253 Filed 3-8-16; 8:45 am]
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