NASA NPD 2010.1 REV D

Abstract

<strong>Applicability</strong> <br>a. This directive applies to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities. <br>b. This directive is in addition to, and does not replace, any other applicable requirements concerning court actions or proceedings such as those set forth in the below cited references. <br>c. Court actions or administrative or regulatory proceedings mean all legal proceedings, in law or in equity, before a court or administrative body, brought on behalf of, or against, the United States, NASA, or any current or former NASA employees, even if not named as a party, in which it is contended that the matter complained of resulted from alleged NASA activities or operations. These include the following: <br>(1) Naming NASA as a defendant or respondent, or making allegations directed at an official activity of NASA personnel, or activities involving NASA contractors or subcontractors. <br>(2) Making assertions involving NASA's nonappropriated fund activities. <br>(3) Asserting damages against a NASA officer or employee (involving such activities as contracting, transportation, property, or personnel) allegedly resulting from the conduct of official duties. <br>(4) Raising contentions involving the NASA Office of the Inspector General (OIG).