Section 23. The director may, with the approval of the commissioner and the governor, accept on behalf of the commonwealth any federal funds or assistance for financing the cost of plans and specifications for any project.
If such funds or assistance shall be appropriated for aiding construction of any project, the director may, with like approval, apply for the same and may, with the approval of the governor, accept the same on behalf of the commonwealth. Any project so aided shall be executed in all respects subject to applicable federal laws and rules and regulations and also to the applicable provisions of this chapter not inconsistent therewith.