Notice2022-06078

Academic Research Council Meeting

Primary source

Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.

Published
March 23, 2022

Issuing agencies

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Abstract

Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this notice sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Academic Research Council (ARC or Council) of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the Council.

Full Text

<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 87 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16464-16465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06078]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION


Academic Research Council Meeting

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this notice 
sets forth the announcement of a public meeting of the Academic 
Research Council (ARC or Council) of the Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau (Bureau). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Council.

DATES: The meeting date is Friday, April 8, 2022, from approximately 
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern daylight time. This meeting will be held 
virtually 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, Section for Advisory Board and Councils, Office of 
Stakeholder Management, at 202-450-8617, or email: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5b6b3a5b7aab6b4b7949b91b69a809b969c9986b083909b8186b596938597db929a83"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="52111402100d111310333c36113d273c313b3e211724373c262112313422307c353d24">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. If you require this document in an 
alternative electronic format, please contact 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e7d786e7c617f5d5d5b4d4d575c5752574a477e5d584e5c10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0b3b6a0b2afb193939583839992999c998489b093968092de979f86">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Section 2 of the of the ARC Charter provides that pursuant to the 
executive and administrative powers conferred on the Bureau by section 
1012 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 
(Dodd-Frank Act), the Director established the Academic Research 
Council under agency authority. Section 3 of the ARC Charter states: 
``The committee will (1) provide the Bureau with advice about its 
strategic research planning process and research agenda, including 
views on the research that the Bureau should conduct relating to 
consumer financial products or services, consumer behavior, cost-
benefit analysis, or other topics to enable the agency to further its 
statutory purposes and objectives; and (2) provide the Office of 
Research with technical advice and feedback on research methodologies, 
data collection strategies, and methods of analysis, including 
methodologies and strategies for quantifying the costs and benefits of 
regulatory actions.'' The duties of the ARC are solely advisory and 
shall extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to 
the Bureau.

II. Agenda

    The ARC will discuss broad policy matters related to the Bureau's 
Research Agenda and general scope of authority.
    Persons who need a reasonable accommodation to participate should 
contact <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f1c190f1d006a6f6b0d3a2e2a3a2c2b1f3c392f3d71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="84c7c2d4c6dbb1b4b0d6e1f5f1e1f7f0c4e7e2f4e6aae3ebf2">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#57141107150814161536393314382239343e3b24122132392324173431273579303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="de9d988e9c819d9f9cbfb0ba9db1abb0bdb7b2ad9ba8bbb0aaad9ebdb8aebcf0b9b1a8">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, a 
minimum of seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. The comments will 
be provided to the ARC members for consideration. Individuals who wish 
to attend this meeting must RSVP via this link <a href="https://surveys.consumerfinance.gov/jfe/form/SV_8Bvx1ytXp0rASkC">https://surveys.consumerfinance.gov/jfe/form/SV_8Bvx1ytXp0rASkC</a>, by noon, April 
7, 2022. Members of the public must RSVP by the due date.

III. Availability

    The Council's agenda will be made available to the public on 
Thursday, April 7, 2022 via <a href="http://consumerfinance.gov">consumerfinance.gov</a>. 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

[[Page 16465]]

meeting on the Bureau's website <a href="http://consumerfinance.gov">consumerfinance.gov</a>.

Jocelyn Sutton,
Deputy Chief of Staff, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2022-06078 Filed 3-22-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810-AM-P


</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>
Indexed from Federal Register on March 23, 2022.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.