Section 22. Each authority is authorized and directed from time to time to take all necessary action to secure any federal assistance which is or may become available to the commonwealth or any of its subdivisions for any of the purposes of this chapter. If any federal law, administrative regulation or practice requires any action relating to such federal assistance to be taken by any department or instrumentality of the commonwealth other than the authority such other department or instrumentality is authorized and directed to take all such action, including without limitation filing applications for assistance, supervising the expenditure of federal grants or loans and making any determinations and certifications necessary or appropriate to the foregoing, and the authority is authorized and directed to take all action necessary to permit such other department or instrumentality to comply with all federal requirements.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 161b - Transportation Facilities, Highway Systems and Urban Development Plans
Section 2 - Transit Authorities Authorized; Territories; Powers, Duties and Liabilities
Section 4 - Administrator; Appointment; Tenure; Salary; Bond
Section 5 - Advisory Board; Members; Vote; Executive Committee; Meetings; Expenses
Section 6 - Powers of Authority
Section 8 - Limitations, Conditions, Obligations and Duties of Authority
Section 9a - Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority; Assessment Upon Member Cities and Towns
Section 12 - Audit; Report; Provision of Copies to Committee Chairs
Section 13 - Exemptions From Taxation and License Fees
Section 18 - Trust Agreement to Secure Bonds
Section 19 - Bonds Issued Under This Chapter; Authorized Investments; Use for Legal Deposits
Section 20 - Rights of Bondholders and Trustee; Enforcement Proceedings
Section 22 - Federal Assistance
Section 23 - Contract Assistance
Section 24 - Application of Other Laws
Section 25 - Direct Operation of Mass Transportation Service