scope:

PURPOSE

a. To provide requirements for planning and performing in-process inspections for configuration changes to Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) test facility systems utilized to perform hazardous test activities, as required by NPD 8700.1.

Note: This MPR does not address routine facility safety inspections, which are intended to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and are addressed in MPR 8715.1.

APPLICABILITY

a. This MPR applies to Center personnel, programs, projects, and activities, including contractors and resident agencies to the extent specified in their respective contracts or agreements. ("Contractors," for purposes of this paragraph, include contractors, grantees, Cooperative Agreement recipients, Space Act Agreement partners, or other agreement parties.)

b. This MPR applies to the MAF.

c. This MPR applies the following: all mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term "shall." The terms: "may" or "can" denote discretionary privilege or permission; "should" denotes a good practice and is recommended, but not required; "will" denotes expected outcome; and "are/is" denotes descriptive material.

d. This MPR applies the following: all document citations are assumed to be the latest version unless otherwise noted.