1. Official interpretations. Interpretations
of this part issued by officials of the Bureau provide the protection
afforded under section 706(e) of the Act. Except in unusual circumstances,
such interpretations will not be issued separately but will be incorporated
in an official commentary to the regulation, which will be amended
periodically.
2. Requests for issuance of official interpretations. A request for an official interpretation should be in writing and
addressed to the Assistant Director, Office of Regulations, Division
of Research, Monitoring, and Regulations, Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552. The request should
contain a complete statement of all relevant facts concerning the
issue, including copies of all pertinent documents.
3. Scope of interpretations. No
interpretations will be issued approving creditors’ forms or
statements. This restriction does not apply to forms or statements
whose use is required or sanctioned by a government agency.
