42 CFR § 137.271 - Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction project agreements?

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title: "42 CFR § 137.271 - Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction project agreements?"
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title_name: "Public Health"
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section_name: "Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction project agreements?"
chapter_name: "PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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subchapter_name: "INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
part_number: "137"
part_name: "TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE"
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authority: "25 U.S.C. 458"
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# 137.271 Why is there a separate subpart in these regulations for construction project agreements?

Construction projects are separately defined in Title V and are subject to a separate proposal and review process. Provisions of a construction project agreement and this subpart shall be liberally construed in favor of the Self-Governance Tribe.