[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 42, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 42CFR505.9] [Page 1114] TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 505_ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT Subpart A_Loan Criteria Sec. 505.9 State and local permits. With respect to an eligible project, the provision of a loan under this part shall not-- (a) Relieve the recipient of the loan or any obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or approval with respect to the project. (b) 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. (c) Supersede any State or local law (including any regulation) applicable to the construction or operation of the project.