; and (B) all or a portion of the costs to the Federal Government of servicing the Federal credit instruments provided under this title. (c) Servicer (1) In general The Secretary may appoint a financial entity to assist the Secretary in servicing Federal credit instruments provided under this title. (2) Duties A servicer appointed under paragraph (1) shall act as the agent for the Secretary. (3) Fee A servicer appointed under paragraph (1) shall receive a servicing fee, subject to approval by the Secretary. (d) Assistance from experts The Secretary may retain the services, including counsel, of organizations and entities with expertise in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of Federal credit instruments provided under this title. 210. State and local permits The provision of financial assistance under section 208 for an eligible project shall not— (1) relieve any recipient of such assistance of any obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or approval with respect to the project; (2) limit the right of any unit of State or local government to approve or regulate any rate of return on private equity invested in the project