The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comment regarding the agency’s Civil Investigative Demands (CID) processes.  Further to statements issued by CFPB Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, the request for information provides an opportunity for the public to provide comments aimed at improving and streamlining the CID processes for consumers and financial institutions.  The request for information asks for comment regarding a number of aspects of the CFPB’s CID processes, including suggestions for modifying or updating CID processes, proposed improvements to how information is conveyed to entities that receive CIDs and suggestions regarding the timing and deadlines under the existing CID framework.  Comments are due by March 27, 2018.