Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye
Counsel: Robert M. Blair
Contact
Phone: (202) 523-5715
E-mail: rdye@fmc.gov
Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, was nominated by President George W. Bush on June 13, 2002 and was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 14, 2002. She was nominated to her second term by President Bush on July 12, 2005 and confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 2005. She was nominated to her third term, which expires on June 30, 2015, by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate on April 14, 2011. On May 26, 2016, Commissioner Dye was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 2016, for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
Prior to her appointment to the FMC, Commissioner Dye was Counsel to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. She held that position from 1995 until 2002. As Counsel, she provided advice to Members of Congress on issues pertaining to commercial shipping, international maritime agreements, oil pollution, maritime safety and law enforcement, the Federal budget process and Federal financing.
Commissioner Dye comes to the Commission with an extensive background in maritime matters. She began her Federal career as a commissioned officer and attorney in the Coast Guard's Office of the Chief Counsel, then served as a law instructor at the Coast Guard Academy. After two years as an attorney at the U.S. Maritime Administration, she joined the staff of the former Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and served there as Minority Counsel from 1987 to 1995.
Commissioner Dye graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974, and earned a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977.
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Feb 18, 2016
Commissioner Dye's Statement on Supply Chain Innovation Team
We have concluded that the Commission can "add value" and complement to the ongoing discussions and deliberations on port congestion by giving industry leaders the opportunity they have told us they want: to engage in active collaboration other supply chain actors to learn and develop supply chain solutions.
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Oct 27, 2014
Public Forum - Gulf Coast Ports
Agenda & Speakers posted for Commissioner Dye's Forum, November 3rd at Port of New Orleans on supply chain efficiency & challenges at US Gulf Coast ports
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Sep 20, 2010
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate FMC Commissioners
On Friday, September 17, 2010, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye for another term as Federal Maritime Commissioner, and announced his intent to nominate Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioner Mario Cordero for Federal Maritime Commissioner.
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Apr 13, 2010
Comments of FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the 2010 NCBFAA Annual Conference
Thank you for inviting me to your Association's 36th Annual Conference. I have enjoyed speaking to your Association a number of times over the past several years, and I was very pleased when Ed asked me to be here today. My remarks today reflect my own individual views and are not offered as the official position of the Federal Maritime Commission.
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Oct 27, 2009
Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye National Association of Waterfront Employers
Thank you for inviting me to your Association's dinner. My remarks tonight reflect my own individual views and are not offered as the official position of the Federal Maritime Commission. Marine terminal operators are critical players in determining American success in international trade. Your companies are working with U.S. importers and exporters to develop complete logistics operations which allow American companies to thrive in a fiercely competitive world market.
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Apr 02, 2009
Comments of U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye at Global Liner Shipping Conference
The Global Liner Shipping Conference provides a valuable opportunity to discuss the future of ocean transportation. I am pleased that Containerization International as well as the other sponsors and supporting organizations made this forum possible. My remarks today reflect my own individual views and are not offered as the official position of the United States or the Federal Maritime Commission.
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Apr 09, 2008
Comments of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at NITL Spring Policy Forum
I believe the Commission must continue to use its regulatory and exemption authorities to increase competition in international trade. International trade is vital to the American economy and I support using the Commission's authorities to create an environment that fosters an increase in the volume of U.S. exports while decreasing the price of our imports.
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