[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 5]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR1214.504]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

                          SPACE ADMINISTRATION

 

PART 1214_SPACE FLIGHT--Table of Contents

 

   Subpart 1214.5_Mission Critical Space System Personnel Reliability 

                                 Program

 

Sec. 1214.504  Screening requirements.



    (a) Only those persons who are certified under the PRP will have 

unescorted access to mission critical space systems areas, be assigned 

to, employed in, or retained in mission critical positions/duties. While 

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regulation provides for unescorted access to mission critical space 

systems areas, it does not preclude the need for escorting of PRP 

personnel who do not have security clearances in classified areas. The 

certification will be based on an evaluation of screening data which is 

to be undertaken by a trained evaluator using evaluation guidance and 

criteria contained in Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) chapter 731 and 

Attachment B (Adjudication Guidelines) of NMI 8610.13.\4\ The need for 

impartial and consistent evaluation of data based on a set of standards 

is considered paramount to the successful implementation of this 

program.

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    \4\ See footnote 1 to Sec. 1214.502(e).

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    (b) Determination of suitability for assignment to mission critical 

positions/duties will be made on the basis of the following criteria:

    (1) Supervisory nomination (per requirements of Sec. 1214.505(c) of 

this part) and assurance of ability to perform mission critical duties 

as evidenced by performance during training and while on the job.

    (2) Medical evaluation (for cause only) by NASA designated medical/

psychiatric authority consistent with:

    (i) The guidelines and requirements of the NASA Occupational Health 

Division as required to ensure adequate health for competent and 

reliable performance; and

    (ii) Information developed by testing, review and other screening 

regarding an individual's health, drug or alcohol abuse, or other 

factors which may reflect adversely on his or her cognizance, judgement, 

and ability to act reliably. Such information shall be considered 

``cause'' within the meaning of this subsection.

    (iii) All information obtained by medical or Employee Assistance 

Program evaluation is subject to federal and state statutes and 

regulations pertaining to the privacy and confidentiality of patient/

client information.

    (3) Evaluation by a NASA-designated investigatory authority 

including a review of the results of any National Agency Check 

(including a name check of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 

fingerprint records) completed within the past 5 years. When the 

National Agency Check indicates that a more extensive investigation has 

been completed, the results of that investigation will also be reviewed.

    (4) Local agency checks as appropriate.

    (5) A review of the PRP candidate's personnel employment records.

    (6) A review of the Inspector General case files.

    (c) Information acquired during the screening process will be 

protected in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Privacy Act 

and other pertinent laws and regulations.