scope:

PURPOSE

a. This MPR provides requirements for the implementation of NPD 2190.1, NPR 2190.1, and NAII 2190.1.

b. This MPR establishes the MSFC Export Control Program (ECP), delegations of authority, responsibilities, processes, and procedures for exporting hardware, software, technology, technical data, and defense services outside of the United States (U.S.) or to a foreign person or entity within the U.S.

c. The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Department of Commerce (DoC) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the Department of State (DoC) are the primary governing regulations for the export of MSFC commodities, technology, or defense services.

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 Michoud Assembly Facility.

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.