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PURPOSE. This directive establishes the relevant procedures and responsibilities for the implementation and management of the Facility System Safety (FSS) Program at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This directive implements FSS goals and requirements as defined by NASA-STD-8719.7, Facility System Safety Guidebook. Safety is an integral aspect of the facility management process and must be considered at all facilities life cycle phases.

APPLICABILITY. This directive is applicable to all GSFC personnel, facilities, and activities involved with the facility life cycle phases at GSFC installations. This directive shall also apply to all GSFC tenant organizations, contractors, grantees, clubs and other persons operating under the auspices of GSFC or on GSFC property as required by law and as directed by contractual, grant, and agreement documents. For this document, the term GSFC shall encompass GSFC Greenbelt; Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), Wallops Island; Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), New York, NY; and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility, Fairmont, WV.