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Biography


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. On January 3, 2023, Commissioner Dye was nominated by President Biden for a term expiring June 30, 2025.



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



Special Programs


Addressing Supply Chain Bottlenecks


Addressing Supply Chain Bottlenecks






Fact Finding Investigation 29


Fact Finding Investigation 29 (FF 29)



FF 29 Order of Investigation



FF 29 Supplemental Order



FF 29 Interim Recommendations






Fact Finding Investigation 28 Demurrage and Detention Practices


Fact Finding Investigation 28 (FF 28)



FF 28 Order of Investigation



FF 28 Final Report [PDF, 485 KB]



FF 28 Order Extending Fact Finding



FF 28 Memphis Supply Chain Team White Paper [PDF, 290 KB]



FF 28 Final Recommendation to the Commission [PDF, 74.2 KB]



Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Before the Surface Transportation Board Oversight Hearing on Demurrage and Accessorial Charges






Supply Chain Innovation


Supply Chain Innovation Initiative



List of Participating Organizations [PDF, 105 KB]



Executive Summary of Commissioner Dye’s interim status report



FMC Supply Chain Innovation Team Final Report [PDF, 1258 KB]



Recent News


July 26, 2023

Commissioner Rebecca Dye Proposes Reforms to International Ocean Supply Chain Practices: Empty Container Return, Early Return Date, and Container Pickup (Notice of Container Availability)

Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye is proposing to reform three practices of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and the Port of New York and New Jersey...Read more







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Upcoming Commissioner Appearances


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Past Commissioner Appearances


Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Dye Speaking at AgTC Annual Meeting

May 21, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Tacoma, WA Chairman Daniel Maffei and Commissioner Rebecca Dye will address attendees of the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) 2024 Annual Meeting. Chairman Maffei will provide a Working Lunch...Read moreCommissioner Dye Addressing American Home Furnishings Alliance

May 15, 2024 | Washington, DC | Commissioner Rebecca Dye will address members of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) participating in the organization’s annual Congressional outreach event.  More information on the AHFA can be found on...Read moreCommissioner Dye Meeting with Board of Meat Import Council of America

May 7, 2024 | Washington, DC | Commissioner Rebecca Dye is speaking to the board of the Meat Import Council of America (MICA) at its Spring Meeting, where she will address supply chain issues and the work...Read moreCommissioner Dye Speaking to NAWE

January 30, 2024 | Washington, DC Commissioner Rebecca Dye will address the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) at their “NAWE on the Hill” event.  Attendance is limited to NAWE members.  Additional information is available...Read more



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