# Putting Customers First in the Title XI Program
> **Maritime Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2000-07-20 · Effective 2000-08-21 · 65 FR 45146
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-17496
- **Category:** maritime
- **Sub-agency:** Maritime Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 45146
- **CFR reference:** 46 CFR 298
- **Publication date:** 2000-07-20
- **Effective date:** 2000-08-21
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. MARAD-98-3468
## Abstract

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing this final rule which amends certain provisions of the existing regulations implementing Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended ("Act"). This rule amends existing regulations by simplifying existing administrative practices governing the following areas: the ship financing guarantee process; and standards for evaluation and approval of applications. These changes will make the entire process easier for applicants.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/20/00-17496/putting-customers-first-in-the-title-xi-program)
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