This document is for the use of NASA Headquarters, NASA Field Installations, and associated contractors that are involved with the development of ELV payloads for which NASA has responsibility. It is applicable to NASA payloads including payload provided upper stages flown on ELVs as well as their related Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used to support payload processing and launch operations. This document is applicable to payloads, including interface hardware that is developed as part of a payload managed by NASA, whether developed by NASA or any of its contractors or an independent agency in a joint venture with NASA. Payloads developed under NASA Grants or Co-operative Agreements are not considered NASA Payloads, however before the payload is given access to the NASA facilities or equipment, the grantee shall submit a hazard assessment to the grants officer. Payloads currently under development shall remain obligated to the safety review process requirements to which they are contracted.