§ 35. Certain federal aid improvements. This article shall not impair
nor affect provisions of chapter six hundred eighty-eight of the laws of
nineteen hundred thirty-four which authorize and direct compliance with
the federal laws, rules, regulations and conditions which govern
contracts and expenditures for the canal improvements authorized or
prosecuted by or under such chapter, with financial aid from the federal
government; and this article shall apply to such improvements and to
contracts therefor only in so far as it is consistent with such
provisions.