(a) A grant recipient cannot mortgage, use as collateral for a credit line or for other loan obligations, or, sell or transfer to another party, a facility, real property, or a modular unit it has purchased, constructed or renovated with Head Start funds, without the responsible HHS official’s written permission.

(b) A grant recipient must have the responsible HHS official’s written permission before it can use real property, a facility, or a modular unit subject to federal interest for a purpose other than that for which the grant recipient’s application was approved.