(a) Scope. This subpart requires nonbank covered persons that are subject to certain public agency and court orders to register with the Bureau and to submit a copy of each such public order to the Bureau. This subpart also requires certain nonbank covered persons that are supervised by the Bureau to prepare and submit an annual written statement, signed by a designated individual, regarding compliance with each such public order. Finally, this subpart also describes the registration information the Bureau may make publicly available.

(b) Purpose. The purposes of the information collection requirements contained in this subpart are:

(1) To support Bureau functions by monitoring for risks to consumers in the offering or provision of consumer financial products or services, including developments in markets for such products or services, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5512(c)(1);

(2) To prescribe rules regarding registration requirements applicable to nonbank covered persons, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5512(c)(7);

(3) To facilitate the supervision of persons described in 12 U.S.C. 5514(a)(1), pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5514(b);

(4) To assess and detect risks to consumers, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5514(b); and

(5) To ensure that persons described in 12 U.S.C. 5514(a)(1) are legitimate entities and are able to perform their obligations to consumers, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 5514(b).