scope:

PURPOSE

To establish Center-specific requirements for implementing Agency-level transportation policy (NPD 6000.1) and Agency-level transportation requirements (NPR 6000.1 and NPR 6200.1). Note: The instructions for packaging, handling, and transportation of PCH at MSFC can be found in MPR 6410.2.

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. Chapters 1, 2, and 4 of this MPR apply to MAF. Chapter 3 does not apply to MAF. MAF requirements for freight management can be found in AS60-OI-016.

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.