Mar 01, 2011
Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2012 FMC Budget
The President’s budget for the Federal Maritime Commission provides $26,265,000 for Fiscal Year 2012. This represents an increase of $2,130,000 over the enacted Fiscal Year 2010 appropriation and funds 133 work years of employment.
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Feb 25, 2011
Commissioner Brennan Dissents from Majority Vote to Issue Final Rule Creating Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Negotiated Rate Arrangements
On July 31, 2008, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) petitioned the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to exempt non-vessel-operating (NVO) common carriers from the statutory requirement to publish, and adhere to, tariff rates. In response to the intermediaries’ petition, the Commission initiated on its own motion the exemption that the Commission is now considering. The Commission should disapprove the exemption for two reasons.
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Jan 25, 2011
The Honorable Michael A. Khouri's Remarks before the Propeller Club Of the United States in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2011
Thank you Clint and it’s my pleasure to join this group today. I appreciate the invitation to share some thoughts about the Federal Maritime Commission, a brief review of 2010 issues and a look ahead as we begin a new year.
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Dec 01, 2010
Statement of Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Hutchinson, and members of the Committee, I am honored to appear before you today, renominated by President Obama to be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission.
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Nov 22, 2010
Remarks of Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. to the Fall Meeting of the Danish Maritime Network in the United States at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark on November 18, 2010
I would like to thank Ambassador Taksoe-Jensen for this opportunity to participate in this important session. The Kingdom of Denmark has been a vital ally and partner for the United States. Our cooperation and friendship takes place on many levels.
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