NASA NPR 8910.1 REV C W/CHG 1

Abstract

<strong>PURPOSE</strong> <br>This NPR delineates the responsibilities and implementing requirements for the Agency's use of animals in research, testing, teaching, and hardware development activities, including such activities conducted in non-U.S. facilities and space flight vehicles. <br><strong>APPLICABILITY</strong> <br>a. This NPR applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and to all activities involving animals funded by or sponsored by NASA or conducted in or on NASA facilities, aircraft, or spacecraft. Such activities include those conducted under a cooperative agreement or grant, contract, reimbursable agreement, or other arrangement or agreement entered into by NASA and another Government agency, private entity, non-Federal public entity, or foreign entity. <br>b.This NPR does not apply to environmental monitoring activities that are covered by United States Fish and Wildlife Service permits, livestock, or domesticated animals under non-NASA control that are permitted to be at NASA Centers or Facilities for other than research purposes (e.g., cattle leases and guide dogs), nor does it apply to animals used by NASA, contractors, or other agencies for law enforcement purposes.