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APPENDIX D—Issuance of Official Interpretations

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.

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