A proposed rule announces and explains the Bureau’s proposal to address an issue and invites the public to comment. The proposed rule and the public comments received on it form the basis of the final rule.
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
An optional early step in CFPB rulemaking. Used to get initial public input on certain key aspects of potential rulemakings.
CFPB is reconsidering coverage of certain transactions and financial institutions, small business definition, inclusion of certain data points and manner of collection, and compliance date.
CFPB issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Regulation B (ECOA). The NPRM would amend provisions related to disparate impact, discouragement, and special purpose credit programs.
The Bureau is issuing this proposed rule to implement section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, governing small business lending data collection under ECOA and Regulation B.