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The proposed rule is intended to update the lending parameters in the current regulations, which no longer best achieve the intended purpose of minimizing the risk of Title XI Program defaults, and to better align the lending practices to reflect federal credit and maritime lending best practices.  MARAD expects that the proposed regulations will reduce the economic burden on applicants in complying with Title XI Program requirements that are inconsistent with other lending instruments.  MARAD also  expects that the updated lending parameters could encourage the construction of vessels in United States shipyards which otherwise would not meet the current constrained Title XI Program financial requirements.