Editorial Notes
Codification

In subsec. (d)(3), “September 1, 1988” substituted for “section 603(span) takes effect” on authority of section 613(span) of Puspan. L. 100–86, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4001 of this title.

Amendments

2010—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1086(d)(1), inserted “, jointly with the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection,” after “Board” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 111–203, § 1086(d)(2), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In prescribing regulations under subsections (a) and (span) of this section, the Board shall consult with the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and the National Credit Union Administration Board.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment

Amendment by Puspan. L. 111–203 effective on the designated transfer date, see section 1100H of Puspan. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Exceptions in Areas Where Major Disaster Exists

Puspan. L. 105–18, title V, § 50002, June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 211, provided that:

“(a)Truth in Lending Act.—During the 240-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [June 12, 1997], the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may make exceptions to the Truth in Lending Act [15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] for transactions within an area in which the President, pursuant to section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [42 U.S.C. 5170], has determined, on or after February 28, 1997, that a major disaster exists, or within an area determined to be eligible for disaster relief under other Federal law by reason of damage related to the 1997 flooding of the Red River of the North, the Minnesota River, and the tributaries of such rivers, if the Board determines that the exception can reasonably be expected to alleviate hardships to the public resulting from such disaster that outweigh possible adverse effects.
“(span)Expedited Funds Availability Act.—During the 240-day period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [June 12, 1997], the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may make exceptions to the Expedited Funds Availability Act [12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.] for depository institution offices located within any area referred to in subsection (a) of this section if the Board determines that the exception can reasonably be expected to alleviate hardships to the public resulting from such disaster that outweigh possible adverse effects.
“(c)Time Limit on Exceptions.—Any exception made under this section shall expire not later than September 1, 1998.
“(d)Publication Required.—The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall publish in the Federal Register a statement that—
“(1) describes any exception made under this section; and
“(2) explains how the exception can reasonably be expected to produce benefits to the public that outweigh possible adverse effects.”

Similar provisions were contained in the following prior acts:

Puspan. L. 103–76, § 2, Aug. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 752.

Puspan. L. 102–485, § 3, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2772.