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42 U.S.C. 16376: State and local permitsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
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§16376. State and local permits

The provision of credit assistance under the CIFIA program with respect to a project shall not⁠—

(1)  relieve any recipient of the assistance of any project obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or approval with respect to the project;

(2)  limit the right of any unit of State or local government to approve or regulate any rate of return on private equity invested in the project; or

(3)  otherwise supersede any State or local law (including any regulation) applicable to the construction or operation of the project.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999F , as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, § 40304(a) , Nov. 15, 2021 , 135 Stat. 999 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 16376, Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 999F, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 923, terminated the authority provided by former part J on Sept. 30, 2014, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–67, div. A, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1181.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Wage Rate Requirements

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.