Consumer Advisory Board Meeting, 33243-33244 [2016-12344]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2016 / Notices effectively fished, and whether preliminary information supports the dredge’s expected better size selectivity and reduction of bycatch. The applicant submitted a complete application for an EFP on March 22, 2016, to enable the use of the modified gear during MidAtlantic Access Area fishing trips. The EFP would authorize exemptions for one commercial vessel from the scallop dredge gear restriction of no more than seven rows in the apron at 50 CFR 648.51(b)(4)(iv); the scallop observer program requirement at § 648.11(g); and would temporarily exempt the participating vessel from possession limits and minimum size requirements specified in 50 CFR part 648, subsections B and D through O, for sampling purposes only. Any fishing activity conducted outside the scope of the exempted fishing activity would be prohibited, including landing fish in excess of a possession limit or below the minimum size. One vessel would conduct scallop dredging in May 2016-October 2016 on three trips in the Mid-Atlantic Access Area. All trips would fish two 13-foot (3.96-m) Turtle Deflector Dredges, towed for an average duration of 50 minutes. Each trip would complete approximately 150 tows for an overall total of 450 tows. One dredge would be rigged with an industry standard bag comprised of 7 rows of rings from the twine top to the terminus, while the other would be rigged with an experimental ‘‘box bag’’ configuration. The experimental bag will consist of two 3-ring wide side panels and one 3ring wide rear panel all connecting the topside of the bag to the underside creating a box-like bag. Both dredges would use 4-inch (10.16-cm) rings, 10inch (25.40-cm) twine top, and turtle chain mats. For all tows, the scallop catch would be kept separated by dredge and placed into baskets, counted and weighed using a certified electronic scale. The captain and crew would then count the number of scallops contained in a minimum of one basket from each dredge, enabling them to measure the size selectivity of each dredge. Generally, the greater the number of scallops in a basket, within a reasonable range allowing for variance in how the crew fill baskets, the smaller the scallops are in size. This is a quick and simple method to gauge whether or not the experimental dredge is achieving larger size selectivity without having shell height measuring tools. If this proof of concept study preliminarily shows positive results and the applicant would like to continue research with the experimental dredge, we would require a more scientifically VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:19 May 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 sound method to measure scallop shell height. Crew would sort the finfish catch by species and then count and weigh them. Depending on the volume of scallops and finfish captured, the catch would be subsampled if necessary. Finfish catch not retained for sale would not be kept on deck for longer than needed to conduct sampling. Exemption from possession limit and minimum sizes would support catch sampling activities, and ensure the vessel is not in conflict with possession regulations while collecting catch data. All catch above a possession limit or below a minimum size would be discarded as soon as practicable following data collection. The vessel would be exempt from the sea scallop observer program requirements because the gear used is not typical of gear used during normal commercial fishing operations. All trips would otherwise be conducted in a manner consistent with normal commercial fishing conditions, and catch consistent with the Limited Access possession limits for the MidAtlantic Access Area would be retained for sale. If approved, the applicant may request minor modifications and extensions to the EFP throughout the year. EFP modifications and extensions may be granted without further notice if they are deemed essential to facilitate completion of the proposed research and have minimal impacts that do not change the scope or impact of the initially approved EFP request. Any fishing activity conducted outside the scope of the exempted fishing activity would be prohibited. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: May 19, 2016. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. 33243 interest, and the Commission has consulted with the General Services Administration’s Committee Management Secretariat regarding the MRAC’s renewal. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petal Walker, MRAC Designated Federal Officer, at 202–418–5794 or pwalker@ cftc.gov. The MRAC’s objectives and scope of activities are to conduct public meetings and submit reports and recommendations to the Commission on: (1) Systemic issues that impact the stability of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets; and (2) the impact and implications of the evolving market structure of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets. The MRAC will also advise and make recommendations on monitoring and managing systemic risk and on ensuring the integrity of the derivatives markets and other related financial markets to support the Commission’s mission. The MRAC will operate for two years from the date of renewal unless the Commission directs that the MRAC terminate on an earlier date. A copy of the MRAC renewal charter has been filed with the Commission; the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; the House Committee on Agriculture; the Library of Congress; and the General Services Administration’s Committee Management Secretariat. A copy of the renewal charter will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at www.cftc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 20, 2016. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2016–12316 Filed 5–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P [FR Doc. 2016–12243 Filed 5–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Consumer Advisory Board Meeting Renewal of the Market Risk Advisory Committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) is publishing this notice to announce the renewal of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC). The Commission has determined that the renewal of the MRAC is necessary and in the public’s SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: 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. Notice of the meeting is permitted by section 9 of the CAB Charter and is intended to notify the public of this meeting. Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CAB Charter states: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25MYN1.SGM 25MYN1 33244 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2016 / Notices (1) Each meeting of the Board 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 web streaming. (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 Board’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 Board 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 Board’s activities during such closed meetings or portions of meetings. The meeting date is Thursday, June 9, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. central standard time. ADDRESSES: The meeting location is the Statehouse Convention Center, Ballroom D, 101 E Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. 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: DATES: I. Background Section 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (https:// files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_ cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisoryboard.pdf) (Dodd-Frank Act) provides: mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES The Director shall establish a Consumer 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. (a) The purpose of the Board is outlined in Section 1014(a) of the DoddFrank Act (https:// files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_ cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisoryboard.pdf), 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:19 May 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 emerging practices in the consumer financial products or services industry, including regional trends, concerns, and other relevant information.’’ (b) 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. (c) The Board 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 Consumer Advisory Board will discuss an auto lending education initiative, trends and themes, and payday lending. 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 Consumer Advisory Board meeting must RSVP to cfpb_cabandcouncilsevents@ cfpb.gov by noon, June 8, 2016. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must include ‘‘CAB’’ in the subject line of the RSVP. III. Availability The Board’s agenda will be made available to the public on May 25, 2016, via www.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 www.consumerfinance.gov. Dated: May 19, 2016. Christopher D’Angelo, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2016–12344 Filed 5–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Army Science Board Request for Information on Robotic and Autonomous Systems-of-Systems Technology Initiatives; Extension of Comment Period AGENCY: ACTION: Department of the Army, DoD. Notice; extension of comment period. The comment period for the Army Science Board Request for Information on Robotic and Autonomous Systems-of-Systems (RAS) Technology Initiatives notice published in the Federal Register on Monday, May 16, 2016 (81 FR 30264), required comment packages be submitted by Friday, May 27, 2016. The comment period has been extended to Tuesday, June 14, 2016. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LTC Stephen K. Barker at stephen.k.barker.mil@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–12285 Filed 5–24–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–03–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Termination of the National Commission on the Future of the Army AGENCY: Department of Defense. Termination of Federal Advisory Committee. ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that it is terminating the National Commission on the Future of the Army, effective April 28, 2016. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33243-33244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12344]


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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: 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. Notice of the meeting is permitted by section 9 of the 
CAB Charter and is intended to notify the public of this meeting. 
Specifically, Section 9(d) of the CAB Charter states:


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    (1) Each meeting of the Board 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 web streaming. (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 Board'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 
Board 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 Board's activities during such 
closed meetings or portions of meetings.


DATES: The meeting date is Thursday, June 9, 2016, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m. central standard time.

ADDRESSES: The meeting location is the Statehouse Convention Center, 
Ballroom D, 101 E Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

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 1014(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act (https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisory-board.pdf) (Dodd-Frank Act) provides:

    The Director shall establish a Consumer 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.

    (a) The purpose of the Board is outlined in Section 1014(a) of the 
Dodd-Frank Act (https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201501_cfpb_charter-of-the-consumer-advisory-board.pdf), 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.'' (b) 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. (c) The Board 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 Consumer Advisory Board will discuss an auto lending education 
initiative, trends and themes, and payday lending.
    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 Consumer Advisory Board meeting 
must RSVP to cfpb_cabandcouncilsevents@cfpb.gov by noon, June 8, 2016. 
Members of the public must RSVP by the due date and must include 
``CAB'' in the subject line of the RSVP.

III. Availability

    The Board's agenda will be made available to the public on May 25, 
2016, via www.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 www.consumerfinance.gov.

    Dated: May 19, 2016.
Christopher D'Angelo,
Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-12344 Filed 5-24-16; 8:45 am]
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