This NASA Procedures and Guidelines (NPG) documents the NASA organization, defines terms, and sets forth the standards and requirements for establishing, modifying, and documenting the NASA organizational structure and for assigning organizational responsibilities. Specific duties of NASA officials are described in their official position descriptions rather than in this document

APPLICABILITY

This NPG is applicable to NASA Headquarters, including the Inspector General (IG) except in so far as it contravenes the requirements of the IG Act (Public Law 95-452), as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix), and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities.