[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 3] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR488.11] [Page 658] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 488_SURVEY, CERTIFICATION, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Provisions Sec. 488.11 State survey agency functions. State and local agencies that have agreements under section 1864(a) of the Act perform the following functions: (a) Survey and make recommendations regarding the issues listed in Sec. 488.10. (b) Conduct validation surveys of accredited facilities as provided in Sec. 488.7. (c) Perform other surveys and carry out other appropriate activities and certify their findings to CMS. (d) Make recommendations regarding the effective dates of provider agreements and supplier approvals in accordance with Sec. 489.13 of this chapter. [62 FR 43936, Aug. 18, 1997]