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NPR 1441.1D
Eff. Date: February 24, 2003
Cancellation Date: October 25, 2018

NASA Records Retention Schedules (w/Change 5, 6/26/09)
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Chapter 3. NRRS 3

Human Resources (Personnel) Records

This records schedule is one of a series of schedules, approved by the Archivist of the United States, which furnishes authoritative instructions for the retention, destruction, or retirement of records held by NASA Centers or other offices. This schedule grants continuing authority for the disposition of records already accumulated or to be accumulated in the future.

The records described in Schedule 3 pertain to the management and operation of NASA personnel functions. These records relate to the supervision over and management of Federal civilian employees. This schedule covers the disposition of all official personnel folders of civilian employees and other records relating to civilian personnel, wherever located in the Agency. However, records such as the Official Personnel Folders, employee performance records, and the Employee Medical Folders, are maintained according to OPM's Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping (Operating Manual 293-31), which takes precedence over any provisions of this schedule which may be in conflict therewith. This OPM guide prescribes a system of recordkeeping for certain Federal personnel records.

With the exception of electronic records created in central data processing facilities described above, all records described in this schedule are authorized for disposal in both hard copy and electronic forms, under NASA Schedule 2, for General Record Categories, other NASA schedules as appropriate depending on record series, and, NASA Schedule 10, Records Common to Most Offices.

AFS #
ITEM
SUBJECT AREA OR RECORD TITLE DESCRIPTION OF RECORD SERIES
RETENTION
<Authority>
3000-3999
HUMAN RESOURCES / PERSONNEL
(see below)
0.1
 ELECTRONIC MAIL AND WORD PROCESSING SYSTEM COPIES

Electronic copies of records that are created on electronic mail and word processing systems and used solely to generate a recordkeeping copy of the records covered by the other items in this schedule. Also includes electronic copies of records created on electronic mail and word processing systems that are maintained for updating, revision, or dissemination.

This disposition applies to electronic copies of all items covered under Disposition Jobs N1-255-89-4, N1-255-92-10, N1-255-92-16, and N1-255-92-11 in the NASA Records Retention Schedule 3. This disposition does not apply to any item already covered by the General Records Schedules.
A. Electronic copies created on electronic mail and word processing systems that have no further administrative value after recordkeeping copy is made. DELETE AFTER RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED AND DISSEMINATION, REVISION, OR UPDATING IS COMPLETED.
<DA: N9-255-00-03>
B. Electronic copies used for dissemination, revision, or updating that are maintained in addition to the recordkeeping copy. DELETE WHEN DISSEMINATION, REVISION OR UPDATING IS COMPLETED.
<DA: N9-255-00-03>
3000
Human Resources/Personnel (General)
(see below)
3000
1
 OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FOLDER (FILE)

Records filed on the RIGHT side of the Official Personnel Folder (OPF) [See 2. for the temporary papers on the LEFT side of the OPF.] Folders covering employment terminated after December 31, 1920, excluding those selected by the National Archives and Records Administration for permanent retention.

NOTE: Master files and data bases created in central data processing facilities to supplement or replace the OPF's are NOT AUTHORIZED for disposal. Such files MUST be scheduled on an SF 115.
A. TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES
RECORD COPY - HQ - Office of Human Resources and Education 		SEE FEDERAL PERSONNEL MANUAL FOR INSTUCTIONS RELATING TO FOLDERS OF EMPLOYEES TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER AGENCY.
[GRS 1-1a]
(N 15-1)
1
 B. SEPARATED EMPLOYEES

RECORD COPY - HQ - Office of Human Resources and Education 		TRANSFER FOLDER TO NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MO, 30 DAYS AFTER SEPARATION. NPRC WILL DESTROY 65 YEARS AFTER SEPARATION FROM THE FEDERAL SERVICE
[GRS 1 - 1b]
C. ALL OTHER OFFICES/COPIES DESTROY WHEN OBSOLETE OR SUPERSEDED.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3000
2
 TEMPORARY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RECORDS

All copies of correspondence and forms maintained on the LEFT side of the Official Personnel Folder (OPF) in accordance with Chapter 3 of -The Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping+, EXCLUDING performance-related records. 		DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE OR UPON SEPARATION OR TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED TO BE TRANSFERRED WITH THE OPF.
[GRS 1-10]
(N 15-8)
3050
Equal Opportunity (see below)
3050

Formerly AFS 3700, Item 3/50 in NPR 1441.1C
2.5
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) RECORDS

A. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS (AAP)

1. Agency copy of consolidated AAPs. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PLAN.
[GRS 1-25h(1)]
(N 15-27, N 15-28)
2. Agency feeder plan to consolidated AAPs. DESTROY 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF FEEDER PLAN OR WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES HAVE BEEN SERVED, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 1-25h(2)]
3. Report of onsite reviews of AAPs. DESTROY 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF REPORT.
[GRS 1-25h(3)]
4. Agency copy of annual report of affirmative actionaccomplishments. DESTROY 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF REPORT.
[GRS 1-25h(4)]
5. Headquarters compiled reports. RETIRE TO FRC WHEN PLANS ARE 5 YEARS OLD. DESTROY WHEN 30 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
B. SPECIAL REPORTS

Reports on specific EEO programs, such as the status of women,minority groups, and mentally handicapped. Employment statisticsrelating to race and sex. 		DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-25f]
(N 15-29)
2.5
 C. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY RECORDS

1. Applications of employees and applicants for employment. 		SEE ITEM 13 OF THIS SCHEDULE.
[GRS 1-15]
2. Miscellaneous routine records created by EEO offices not covered elsewhere in this item. ROUTINE RECORDS ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AND ARE RETAINED OR DESTROYED AS REQUIRED BY THIS NPR OTHERWISE RECORDS IN THIS SERIES ARE DESTROYED WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, OR WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
[GRS 1-25g]
D. EEO GENERAL

General correspondence and copies of regulations with related records pertaining to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the EEO Act of 1972, and any pertinent later legislation; and agency EEO Committee meeting records including minutes and reports. 		DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, OR WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE.
[GRS 1-25g]
PASR
E. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RECORDS (EEO) -
NASA 10 EEOR
1. Official Discrimination Complaint Case Files Originating agency+s file containing complaints with related correspondence, reports, exhibits, withdrawal notices, copies ofdecisions, record of hearings and meetings, and other records asdescribed in EEOC Management Directive 110, Chapter 6,Section III. Cases resolved within the agency, by EEOC, or bya U.S. Court. DESTROY 4 YEARS AFTER RESOLUTION OF CASE.
[GRS 1-25a]
2. Copies of Complaint Case Files Duplicate case files or documents pertaining to case files retained in official discrimination complaint case files. DESTROY 1 YEAR AFTER RESOLUTION OF CASE.
[GRS 1-25b]
3. Background Files Background record not filed in the Official DiscriminationComplaint Case files. Records documenting complaints that donot develop into Official Discrimination Complaint Cases. DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER FINAL RESOLUTION OF CASE
[GRS 1-25c]
4. Compliance Records
(a) Compliance Review FilesReviews, background papers, and correspondence relatingto contractor employment practices. DESTROY WHEN 7 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-25d(1)]
(b) EEO Compliance Reports DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-25d(2)]
3100
Executive Human Resources Management (Senior Executive Service (SES))
(see below)
3100
3

PASR
 EXECUTIVE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - NASA 10 ERMS Biographical data, education, training, work experience, and career interests of individuals with experience and education unique to the NASA mission in the technical and administrative fields who are RECORDS ARE RETAINED FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME DEPENDING ON THE NEED FOR
3
 considered to be candidates for key positions within NASA. USE OF THE FILES AND ARE DESTROYED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED.
[GRS 20 - 3b (1)]
3100
4
 INTERAGENCY PERSONNEL AGREEMENTS (IPA) Records in this series consist of confidential files which are assignment agreements authorized by the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970, including all correspondence, the IPA form, and any other related documentation and materials. These files are typically filed by individual+s last name and include IPA Form No. 5069 - 104 plus all associated background documentation.
A. RECORD COPYHQ: RETIRE TO FRC 2 YEARS AFTER TERMINATION DATE OF AGREEMENT. DESTROY WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1 - 255-89-4>
B. ALL OTHER OFFICES/COPIES DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 5 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3100
5
 EXECUTIVE POSITION FILES - PERFORMANCE FILES

NOTE: Performance records pertaining to Presidential appointees are not covered under any of these schedule items nor the GRS. Such records, if any, must be scheduled through the local Installation Records Manager and forwarded to the NASA Records Officer for submission and approval to the National Archives and Records Administration.

A. NON-SES APPOINTEES (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 4301 (2)) including records on excepted positions.
1. Appraisals of unacceptable performance, where a notice of proposed demotion or removal is issued but not effected, andall related documents. DESTROY AFTER THE EMPLOYEE COMPLETES 1 YEAR OF ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE FROM THE DATE OF THE WRITTEN ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED REMOVAL OR REDUCTION IN GRADE NOTICE.
[GRS 1-23(a)(1)]
2. Performance records superseded through an administrative, judicial, or quasi-judicial procedure. DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED.
[GRS 1-23a(2)]
3. Performance-related records pertaining to a former employee.

(a) Latest rating of record 3 years old or less and performance plan upon which it is based and any summary rating. 		PLACE RECORDS ON LEFT SIDE OF THE OPF AND FORWARD TO GAINING FEDERAL AGENCY UPON TRANSFER OR TO NPRC IF EMPLOYEE SEPARATES (SEE ITEM 1b OF THIS SCHEDULE). AN AGENCY RETRIEVING AN OPF FROM NPRC WILL DISPOSE OF THESE DOCUMENTS IN
5
 ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 5A3(b) OF THIS SCHEDULE
[GRS 1-23a(3)(a)]
(b) All other performance plans and ratings. DESTROY WHEN 4 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-23a(3)(b)]
4. All other summary performance appraisal records, including performance appraisals and job elements and standards upon which they are based. DESTROY 4 YEARS AFTER DATE OF APPRAISAL.
[GRS 1-23a(4)]
5. Supporting documents. DESTROY 4 YEARS AFTER DATE OF APPRAISAL.
[GRS 1-23a(5)]
B. SES APPOINTEES (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 3132a(2)).

1. Performance records superseded through an administrative, judicial, or quasi-judicial procedure. 		DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED.
[GRS 1-23b(1)]
2. Performance-related records pertaining to a former SES appointee.

(a) Latest rating of record that is less than 5 years old, performance plan upon which it is based, and any summary rating. 		PLACE RECORDS ON LEFT SIDE OF THE OPF AND FORWARD TO GAINING FEDERAL AGENCY UPON TRANSFER OR TO NPRC IF EMPLOYEE LEAVES FEDERAL SERVICE (SEE ITEM 1b OF THIS SCHEDULE). AN AGENCY RETRIEVING AN OPF FROM NPRC WILL DISPOSE OF THOSE DOCUMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 5B2(b) OF THIS SCHEDULE.
[GRS 1-23b(2)(a)]
(b) All other performance ratings and plans DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-23b(2)(b)]
3. All other performance appraisals, along with job elements and standards (job expectations) upon which they are based, EXCLUDING those for SES appointees serving on a Presidential appointment (5 CFR 214). DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER DATE OF APPRAISAL
[GRS 1-23b(3)]
4. Supporting documents. DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER DATE OF APPRAISAL.
[GRS 1-23b(4)]
3100
6
 NASA-CSC EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT FILES Standard Form 171 on each NASA employee GS-15 or over together with additional information gleaned from newspaper, house organs. Also in some cases, security and confidential information. DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER SEPARATION.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-49)
3200
Personnel Provisions (General) Contact Center Records Mgr.
3210
Basic Concepts and Definitions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3211
Veteran's Preference Contact Center Records Mgr.
3212
Competitive Service and Status Contact Center Records Mgr.
3213
Excepted Service Contact Center Records Mgr.
3230
Organization of the Government for Personnel Management Contact Center Records Mgr.
3250
Personnel Management in Agencies Contact Center Records Mgr.
3270
Direction and Control of the Personnel Program Contact Center Records Mgr.
3271
Developing Policies, Procedures, Program, and Standards Contact Center Records Mgr.
3272
Personnel Policy Formulation and Personnel Issuances Contact Center Records Mgr.
3273
Inspections, Surveys, and Audits
(see below)
3273
7
 MANPOWER SURVEY FILES

Documents relating to appraisals, either onsite or by other review procedures, such as Manpower Audit Director+s Review of Laboratories and Staff Offices. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER APPRAISAL IS CONDUCTED
<DA: NI-255-89-4>
(N 1-35)
3274
Corrective Actions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3275
Evaluation of Personnel Programs Contact Center Records Mgr.
3280
Military Personnel Contact Center Records Mgr.
3290
Personnel Records and Processing
(see below)
3290
8
 NOTIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS

Standard Form 50 documenting initial employment, promotions, transfers, in or out, separation, and notification of all other individual personnel actions, exclusive of those in the Official Personnel Folders, including copies or equivalent, not filed in OPF.
A. Chronological file copies, including fact sheets, maintained in personnel offices. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-14a]
(N 15-15)
B. All other copies maintained in personnel offices. DESTROY WHEN 1 YEAR OLD.
[GRS 1-14b]
C. Pay or fiscal copy. (NOT filed in OPF) DESTROY WHEN RELATED PAY RECORDS ARE AUDITED BY GAO OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-22c, 2-23a]
(N 4-5)
3290
9
 DUPLICATE COPIES - PERSONNEL FILES (MAINTAINED OUTSIDE PERSONNEL OFFICES)

Copies of documents duplicated in the OPF and not provided for elsewhere in this schedule (including employees and military detailees).NOTE: Official file copies are maintained by personnel office.
A. SUPERVISOR+S PERSONNEL FILES

Correspondence, memoranda, forms and other records relating to positions, authorizations, pending actions, copies of position descriptions; requests for personnel action, and records on individual employees duplicated in or not appropriate for the OPF. 		REVIEW ANNUALLY AND DESTROY SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE DOCUMENTS; OR DESTROY ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE 1 YEAR AFTER SEPARATION OR TRANSFER.
[GRS 1-18a]
(N 15-19)
B. DUPLICATES

Other copies of documents duplicated in OPF+s not provided for elsewhere in this schedule. 		DESTROY WHEN 6 MONTHS OLD
[GRS 1-18b]
3291
Personnel Reports Contact Center Records Mgr.
3292
Development of Personnel Statistics
(see below)
3292
10
 STATISTICAL DATA / REPORT FILES

A. MANPOWER DATA Reports compilation or other documents created to provide a source of statistical data for use in manpower control activities. 		DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 1-34)
B. PERSONNEL OPERATIONS Statistical reports in the operating personnel office and subordinate units relating to personnel. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-16]
(N 15-17)
3292
11
 EMPLOYEE RECORD CARDS

Employee record cards used for information purposes outside personnel offices (such as SF 7-B, or Agency internal form).		 DESTROY ON SEPARATION OR TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE.
[GRS 1-6]
(N 15-5)
3293
Personnel Records and Files Contact Center Records Mgr.
3294
Release of Personnel Information Contact Center Records Mgr.
3295
Personnel Forms and Documents Contact Center Records Mgr.
3296
Processing Personnel Actions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3300
Employment (General)
(see below)
3300
12
 COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT PLAN (CCP) FILES

Records consist of files used to advertise vacancy announcements and other related documentation which may include but is not limited to the announcement, materials related to the job/position selection, and the vacancy itself. 		RETAIN ON-SITE WITHIN THE PERSONNEL OFFICE AND DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3300
13
 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

Applications (Standard Form 171, OF 612, etc.) and related records, EXCLUDING records relating to appointments requiring Senatorial confirmation and applications resulting in appointment which are filed in the OPF. 		DESTROY UPON RECEIPT OF OPM INSPECTION REPORT OR WHEN 2 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.
[GRS 1-15]
(N 15-16)
3300
14
 NASA SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FILES

Applications and correspondence for student aids, summer employees, and co-ops. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-50)
3300
15
 UTILIZATION REPORTS - EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS

Quarterly and annual reports to OPM relating to the employment and utilization of experts and consultants.		 RETAIN UNTIL EXAMINED BY OPM OR DESTROY WHEN 10 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3300
16
 CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBLES FILES

Copies obtained from OPM of certificates of eligibles with related requests, forms, correspondence, and statement of reasons for passing over a preference eligible and selecting a non-preference eligible. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-5]
(N 15-4)
3300
17
 SERVICE RECORD CARD

Service Record Card (Standard Form 7 or its equivalent). Cards showing service records of employees separated or transferred.

17
 A. Cards for employees separated or transferred on or beforeDecember 31, 1947. TRANSFER TO NPRC, ST. LOUIS, MO. DESTROY 60 YEARS AFTER EARLIEST PERSONNEL ACTION DATE.
[GRS 1-2a]
(N 15-2)
B. Cards for employees separated or transferred on or after January 1, 1948. DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER SEPARATION OR TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE.
[GRS 1-2b]
3300
18
OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT FILES

Documents relating to outside work or services performed by NASA employees in addition to their official duties.		 DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER TERMINATION OF APPROVED EMPLOYMENT OR 3 YEARS AFTER DISAPPROVAL OF OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-24)
3300
19PASR
SPECIAL PERSONNEL RECORDS -
NASA 10 SPER

Individuals covered by this system of records are candidates for and recipients of awards or NASA training, civilian and active duty military detailees to NASA; participants in enrollee programs; Faculty, Science, National Research Council and other Fellows, Associates and Guest Workers including those at NASA Centers but not on NASA rolls; NASA contract and grant awardees and their associates having access to NASA premises and records; individuals with interest in NASA matters including Advisory Committee Members; and prospective employees. Categories include:
ß Special Program Files.
ß Correspondence and related information to these files.
ß Special records and rosters.
ß Agencywide and installation automated personnel information.		 "10 SPER" RECORDS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISPOSAL AT THIS TIME. PAPER RECORDS ARE RETAINED ON SITE AND ARE DESTROYED OR TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC RECORD SERIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS SCHEDULE. 10 PAYS RECORDS - SEE SCHEDULE 9 (NOTE THESE RECORDS ARE RETAINED FROM 1 TO 3 YEARS DEPENDING ON GAO AUDIT AND/OR DESTROYED OR TRANSFERRED TO NPRC).
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3301
Overseas Employment Contact Center Records Mgr.
3302
Employment in the Excepted Services Contact Center Records Mgr.
3303
Military Service Obligation and Draft Deferment Contact Center Records Mgr.
3304
Employment of Experts and Consultants Contact Center Records Mgr.
3305
Dual Employment and Dual Compensation Contact Center Records Mgr.
3306
Personal Service Contracts Contact Center Records Mgr.
3307
Detailees Contact Center Records Mgr.
3310
Authority for and Tenure of Employment Contact Center Records Mgr.
3311
Power of Appointment and Removal
(see below)
3311
20
 OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT (APPOINTMENT)

Correspondence, letters, and telegrams offering appointments to potential employees.

A. ACCEPTED OFFERS 		DESTROY WHEN APPOINTMENT IS EFFECTIVE.
[GRS 1-4a]
(N 15-3)
20
 B. DECLINED OFFERS

1. When name is received from certificate of eligibles. 		RETURN TO OPM WITH REPLY AND APPLICATIONS.
[GRS 1-4b(1)]
2. Temporary or excepted appointment. FILE WITH APPLICATION (SEE ITEM 13 OF THIS SCHEDULE).
[GRS 1-4b(2)]
3. All others. DESTROY IMMEDIATELY.
[GRS 1-4b(3)]
3312
Position Control
(see below)
3312
21
 MANPOWER REPORTS

A. AUTHORIZATION FILES

Documents and supporting papers relating to the allocation of manpower spaces to successive echelons.
1. Office of Primary Responsibility. *PERMANENT*
RETIRE TO FRC WHEN 3 YEARS OLD. TRANSFER TO NARA WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 1-36)
2. All other offices/copies. DESTROY WHEN OBSOLETE OR SUPERSEDED.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
B. REPORTS Reports from Centers to NASA Headquarters concerning manpower, and all related papers.
1. Centers. RETIRE TO FRC WHEN 3 YEARS OLD. DESTROY WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 1-37)
2. Headquarters. (SEE ITEM C. BELOW) DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
C. HEADQUARTERS Reports compiled from information received from Centers (See B. above)
1. Headquarters - Agency Level. *PERMANENT*
OPR: RETIRE TO FRC WHEN 5 YEARS OLD. TRANSFER TO NARA WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 1-38)
2. All other offices/copies. DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED FOR REFERENCE USE, OR WHEN 5 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3315
Career and Career-Conditional Employment (see below)
3315
22
 PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS EMPLOYEES FILES

A. INDIVIDUALS School evaluations, supervisory evaluations, and test scores.

B. PROGRAMS Correspondence with Civil Service Commission, Department of Labor Southwest Training Center.		 DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-51)

DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3316
Temporary and Indefinite Employment (see below)
3316
23
 TEMPORARY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE RECORDS

All copies of correspondence and forms maintained on the left side of the Official Personnel Folder in accordance with Chapter 3 of -The Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping+, EXCLUDING performance related records.		 DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE, OR UPON SEPARATION OR TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED TO BE TRANSFERRED WITH THE OPF.
[GRS 1-10a]
(N 15-8)
3317
Senior Executive Service Career Appointee Merit Staffing Contact Center Records Mgr.
3319
Management of Senior Scientific and Technical and Other Senior Level Positions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3330
Recruitment, Selection, and Placement
(see below)
3330
24
 NASA OUTPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Applications, resumes, vacancy announcements and relatedcorrespondence. 		DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER REGISTRATION
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-47)
3331
Organization for Recruitment and Examining Contact Center Records Mgr.
3332
Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination Contact Center Records Mgr.
3333
Recruitment and Selection for Temporary and Term Appointment Outside the Register Contact Center Records Mgr.
3334
Personnel Mobility Agreements Under Title IV of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) of 1970 Contact Center Records Mgr.
3335
Promotion and Internal Placement
(see below)
3335
25
 PROMOTION REGISTER FILES

Registers or records of job opportunities, application and evaluation statements, and all related papers. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-25)
3335
26
 REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION FILES

Applications and correspondence to and from repromotion eligibles.		 DESTROY AFTER REPROMOTION IS ACCOMPLISHED.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-45)
3337
Examining System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3338
Qualification Requirements -- General Contact Center Records Mgr.
3339
Qualification Requirements -- Medical Contact Center Records Mgr.
3340
Transfers Contact Center Records Mgr.
3350
Job Retention
(see below)
3350
27
 LENGTH OF SERVICE AND SICK LEAVE AWARD FILES

Records including correspondence, memoranda reports, computations of service and sick leave, and list of awardees.		 DESTROY WHEN 1 YEAR OLD.
[GRS 1-12b]
28
 Reserved
3350
29
 CIVILIAN SERVICE EMBLEM CONTROL FILE

Records maintained to control the record of eligibility for an award of civilian service emblems. 		DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-13)
3351
Reduction in Force (RIF) Contact Center Records Mgr.
3352
Reemployment Rights
(see below)
3352
30
 REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY FILES

Applications, exceptions, and correspondence related to reemployment.		 DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-46)
3353
Restoration after Military Duty Contact Center Records Mgr.
3400
Employee Performance and Utilization
(see below)
3400
31
 PERFORMANCE AND COMPETENCE FILES

Copies of case files (duplicates) of performance rating boards or review, and acceptable level of competence reconsiderations, copies of which have been forwarded to OPM. 		DESTROY 1 YEAR AFTER CASE IS CLOSED.
[GRS 1-9]
(N 15-10)
3400
32
 Ph.D. THESES FILES -
NASA HEADQUARTERS ONLY

Individual copies of dissertations resulting from NASA predoctoral traineeship program. No other copies are retained.		 RETIRE TO FRC WHEN 2 YEARS OLD. DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3400
33
 TRAINING RECORDS/FILES - GENERAL

EXCLUDING records of formally established schools which train Agency employees in specialized program areas, such as law enforcement and national defense.

A. ANNOUNCEMENT FILES

Correspondence, announcements, reference file of pamphlets, notices, catalogs, and other records relating to or which provides information to training courses or programs offered by government or non-government organizations/institutions, but are not a part of a separate case file.
1. Office responsible for announcements. DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD OR WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 1-20(b)]
(N 15-40)
2. All other offices/copies. DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEEDED OR WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE, OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
B. ROSTERS

1. Rosters or training attendance lists from training courses or programs offered by government or non-government institutions in any media, hardcopy or electronic. 		DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
33
 2. Rosters or registers (ASEE/LARSS)
(LaRC ONLY).

These are the records for the two summer programs sponsored by the Office of University Affairs at Langley Research Center. [ASEE = American Society of Engineering Education] [LARSS = Langley Aerospace Summer Scholars Program] 		DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3. Electronic copies of records that are created on electronic mail and wordprocessing systems and used solely to generate a recordkeeping copy of the records. DESTROY/DELETE AFTER THE RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
C. CONTRACT TRANING FILES

1. Copies of contracts, correspondence, approvals, waivers, and other documents relating to NASA employees training under contracts. 		DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD OR 3 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF A SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
(N 15-32)
2. Background, working papers, announcements, and arrangements of subject contract training. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3. Electronic copies of records that are created on electronic mail and wordprocessing systems and used solely to generate a recordkeeping copy of the records. DESTORY/DELETE AFTER THE RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
D. NON-CONTRACT TRAINING FILES

Applications, acceptances, and all other documents relating to non- contract training of NASA employees. 		DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-33)
E. TRAINING AIDS

All training aids, including the record copy of manuals, syllabuses,textbooks, and other original training aids developed by theAgency, either published or unpublished, in instructing NASAtraining courses.
1. Unique or significant training material(s) developed specifically for use in NASA training courses that would be unique to the Agency. (i.e., Astronaut; Shuttle processing; Payload processing; On-board Flight crew training; etc.) PERMANENTRETIRE TO FRC WHEN SUPERSEDED, OBSOLETE, OR WHEN NO LONGER USED. TRANSFER TO NARA WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-39)
2. Routine or copies of training materials used to teach an Agency sponsored training class. DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE OR WHEN 5 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3. All other copies. DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
33
 F. AGENCY-SPONSORED TRAINING FILES

General file of agency-sponsored training, EXCLUDING record copy of manuals, syllabuses, textbooks, and other training aids developed by the Agency (see E. above).
1. Correspondence, memoranda, agreements, authorizations, reports, requirement reviews, plans, and objectives relating to the establishment and operation of training, courses, and conferences. DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD OR 5 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF A SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAM.
[GRS 1-29a(1)]
2. Background and working files. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-29a(2)]
G. TECHNICAL TRAINING

1. Case files on NASA personnel participating in technical training programs not covered in 2 below. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER EMPLOYEE DISCONTINUES OR COMPLETES TRAINING.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-38)
2. Case files related to NASA and contractor personnel participating in NASA-required training programs for certification, such as soldering, optics, flight controllers, divers, etc. Records may include statements of certification, sign off documents, and task experience. DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER SEPARATION OF EMPLOYEE OR WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
3. Electronic copies of records that are created on electronic mail and wordprocessing systems and used solely to generate a recordkeeping copy of the records. DESTROY/DELETE AFTER THE RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED.
<DA: N1-255-00-2>
H. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)

Employee training plans or substantial equivalent recordmaintained to identify required skill or task training requirementsand to document developmental assignments, OJT, or othertraining. These are general training requirements other thantechnical/certification training (see paragraph G. above). Cutoffdate is date of document.
1. Recordkeeping copy (paper). DESTROY ON TRANSFER OR SEPARATION OF EMPLOYEE, OR WHEN 5 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-99-1>
2. Electronic copy. DELETE AFTER RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED.
<DA: N1-255-99-1>
3410
Employee Development (Training)
(see below)
3410
34
 TRAINING AGREEMENT FILES

Agreements between Civil Service Commission (CSC) and NASA pertaining to training, training standards, and all related documents. 		DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-34)
3410
35
 COOPERATIVE TRAINING FILES

A. GENERAL TRAINING CASE FILES (not covered in Items 1b-d)

by trainee showing history of training and all related documentation.		 DESTROY RECORDS 3 YEARS AFTER TRAINEE CEASES TRAINING.
<DA: N1-255-92-10>
(N 15-35)
B. SECRETARIAL CO-OP FILES (2-year program)

Files consist of documentation and materials related to students in the program and are considered training records. Case files may consist of, but are not limited to, copies of the following documentation: SF 52+s, transcripts; progress reports from supervisors; and any other documentation related to the individual in the program. 		RECORDS MAY BE RETIRED TO FRC WITHIN 1-YEAR AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. DESTROY RECORDS WHEN 3 YEARS OLD (PROGRAM RECORDS WILL THEN BE5 YEARS OLD).
<DA: N1-255-92-10>
C. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (5-year program)

Files consist of documentation and materials related to students in the program and are considered training records. Case files consist of, but are not limited to, copies of the following documentation: SF 52+s; transcripts; progress reports from supervisors; and any other documentation related to the individual in the program. 		RECORDS MAY BE RETIRED TO FRC 1 YEAR AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OR TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM. (PROGRAM RECORDS WILL THEN BE 8 YEARS OLD.)
<DA: N1-255-92-10>
D. ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATIVE CO-OPS (PROFESSIONAL) CASE FILES
(5-year program) (LaRC ONLY)

Records in this series consist of SF 52+s; copies of 171+s; transcripts; progress reports; supervisory comments and/or recommendations; and certificates of completion of the program. 		RECORDS MAY BE RETIRED TO FRC 1 YEAR AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. DESTROY RECORDS 5 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OR TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM (PROGRAM RECORDS WILL THEN BE 10 YEARS OLD).
<DA: N1-255-92-10>
3410
36
 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM SUMMARY FILES (LaRC ONLY)

Records in this series consist of profile sheets (cards) that contain information on individuals for files that have been destroyed. These records are summary cards of their history and information originally contained in the case files identified as -Secretarial; Apprenticeship Program; and Engineering and Administrative Co-Ops.+ These records are not the case file records. Records can exist in either paper or electronic format (including but not limited to printouts and data maintained on personal computers).		 DESTROY RECORDS WHEN 25 YEARS OLD, REGARDLESS OF MEDIUM IN WHICH MAINTAINED.
<DA: N1-255-92-16>
3410
37
 GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM RECORDS

Records in this series consist of case files of individuals who apply to graduate programs and are accepted. Files may contain copies of transcripts, 171+s, letters of authorization to take courses, registration, and applications for graduate study. This is considered a working file and includes records in the Professional Co-Op Educational Training Program (CPETP); the Professional Entrance Training Program (PETP); and the Administrative Training Program (ATP). 		RETIRE TO FRC 2 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OR TERMINATION OF STUDY PROGRAM. DESTROY 8 YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OR TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM.
<DA: N1-255-92-11>
3410
38
 TRAINING - REPORT FILES

A. Reports form Centers to NASA Headquarters concerning training and all related papers.
1. Centers. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-37)
2. Headquarters. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
B. Reports compiled from information received from Centers (item A. above).
1. Centers and all other offices/copies DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4)
(N 15-36)
2. Headquarters. DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3430
Performance Evaluation (Appraisals) Contact Center Records Mgr.
3450
Employee Recognition and Incentives Contact Center Records Mgr.
3451
Incentive Awards
(see below)
3451
39
 AWARDS PUBLICITY FILES

Documents used in publicizing or encouraging participation in awards programs, including posters, cartoons, placards, and all other means of obtaining attention and announcing results of the programs and all other related papers. 		DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-14)
3451
40
 AWARDS AND PROGRAM FILES - EMPLOYEE

A. AWARD CASE FILES
1. Case files including recommendations, approved nominations, memoranda, correspondence, reports and related handbooks pertaining to Agency-sponsored cash and noncash awards, such as incentive awards, within-grade merit increases, suggestions, and outstanding performance awards. DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL.
[GRS 1-12a(1)]
40
 2. Correspondence or memoranda pertaining to awards from other government agencies or private organizations. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-12a(2)]
3. Reports pertaining to the operation of the Incentive Awards Program. Including statistical data and other documentation pertaining to the program. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-13]
B. LENGTH OF SERVICE AND SICK LEAVE AWARD FILES SEE ITEM 27 OF THIS SCHEDULE.
C. LETTERS OF COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION

Copies of letters recognizing length of service and retirement, and letters of appreciation and commendation for performance, EXCLUDING copies filed in the OPF. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-12c]
D. AGENCY AWARD NOMINATIONS

 Records consist of lists or indexes of nominees and/or winners to Agency Award Nominations. 		DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE.
[GRS 1-12d]
E. DEPARTMENT LEVEL AWARD FILES

Records relating to awards made at the Departmental level or higher, i.e., Secretary+s Awards, Presidential. 		RETIRE TO FRC WHEN 5 YEARS OLD. DESTROY WHEN 15 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4
F. BENEFICIAL SUGGESTIONS
Suggestions and reports made thereon and related to. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 1-91)
G. SPACE FLIGHT AWARENESS PROGRAM AWARDS

Case file, including approved nomination and related correspondence, for each award, such as Snoopy, Launch Honoree, and other Flight Awareness Program awards. Cutoff date is date of document. 		HANDLE AS PERMANENT PENDING RETENTION APPROVAL.
3452
Suggestion System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3500
Position Classification, Pay, and Allowances
(see below)
3500
41
 POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Files describing established positions including information on title, series, grade, duties and responsibilities.
A. RECORD COPY DESTROY 2 YEARS AFTER POSITION IS ABOLISHED OR DESCRIPTION SUPERSEDED.
[GRS 1-7b]
(N 15-6)
B. ALL OTHER OFFICES/COPIES DESTROY WHEN POSITION IS ABOLISHED OR DESCRIPTION SUPERSEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3500
42
 CLASSIFICATION RECORDS A. SURVEYS
1. Classification survey reports on various positions prepared by classification specialists, including periodic reports. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD OR 2 YEARS AFTER REGULAR INSPECTION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 1-7c(1)]
(N 15-21)
2. Inspection, audit and survey files including correspondence, reports, and other records relating to inspections, surveys, desk audits, and evaluations. DESTROY WHEN OBSOLETE OR SUPERSEDED.
[GRS 1-7c(2)]
B. APPEALS
1. Case files relating to classification appeals, excluding OPM classification certificate. DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER CASE IS CLOSED.
[GRS 1-7d(1)]
2. Certificates of classification issued by OPM. DESTROY AFTER AFFECTED POSITION IS ABOLISHED OR SUPERSEDED.
[GRS 1-7d(2)]
3500
43
 LEVY AND GARNISHMENT FILES

Official Notice of Levy or Garnishment (IRS Form 668A or equivalent), change slip, work papers, correspondence, release and other forms, and other records relating to charge against retirement funds or attachment of salary for payment of back income taxes or other debts of Federal employees. 		DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER GARNISHMENT IS TERMINATED.
[GRS 2-18]
(N 4-17)
3510
Position Classification and Job Evaluation
(see below)
3510
44
 POSITION IDENTIFICATION STRIPS

Strips such as the former Standard Form 7D used to provide summary data on each position occupied.		 DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE.[GRS 1-11] (N 15-9)
3511
Position Classification Under the Classification Act System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3512
Job Evaluation Under Prevailing Rate System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3513
Employee Classification Appeals Contact Center Records Mgr.
3515
Classification - Excepted Positions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3530
Pay Rates and Systems (General)
(see below)
3530
45
 PAY TABLES

Records and files consisting of -official+ record sets of pay tables.		 DESTROY UPON DISCONTINUANCE AND DISESTABLISHMENT OF INSTALLATION.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 4-19)
3531
Pay Under the Classification Act System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3532
Pay Under Prevailing Rate System Contact Center Records Mgr.
3534
Pay Under Other Systems Contact Center Records Mgr.
3537
Critical Position Pay Authority Contact Center Records Mgr.
3539
Conversions Between Pay Systems Contact Center Records Mgr.
3550
Pay Administration (General)
(see below)
3550
46
 PAYROLL RECORDS

A. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT FILES Reports, statistics, with supporting and related records pertaining to payroll operations and pay administration.
1. Reports and data used for workload and personnel management purposes. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 2-22b]
2. Reports providing fiscal information on agency payroll. DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-22c]
3. Error reports, ticklers, system operation reports. DESTROY WHEN RELATED ACTIONS ARE COMPLETED OR WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED, NOT TO EXCEED 2 YEARS.
[GRS 2-22a]
4. All other reports and data. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 2-22]
B. PAYROLL FILES INCLUDING: PAYROLL CONTROL FILES PAYROLL CHANGE FILES SEE SCHEDULE 9FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT RECORDS
3550
47PASR
PAYROLL SYSTEM - NASA 10 PAYS

Records in this system include payroll, employee leave, insurance, labor and human resource distribution, and overtime information.		 RECORDS ARE RETAINED FOR AUDIT BY THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE AND ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER, 111 WINNEBAGO STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO 63118, ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 3 YEARS. THOSE TRANSFERRED TO NPRC WILL BE DESTROYED WHEN 10 YEARS OLD BY NPRC. SEE EACH RECORD CATEGORY WITHIN THIS SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON EACH RECORD SERIES.
[GRS 2]
3553
Waiver of Pay/Retirement Reduction for Military or Civilian Retirees Contact Center Records Mgr.
3571
Travel and Transportation for Recruitment Contact Center Records Mgr.
3590
Allowances and Differentials Contact Center Records Mgr.
3591
Allowances and Differentials Payable in Non-Foreign Areas Contact Center Records Mgr.
3592
Overseas Allowances and Post Differentials Contact Center Records Mgr.
3593
Subsistence, Quarters, and Laundry Contact Center Records Mgr.
3594
Allowances for Uniforms Contact Center Records Mgr.
3600
Time and Attendance
(see below)
3600
48
 TIME AND ATTENDANCE REPORTS

A. All time and attendance records upon which leave input data is based, such as time or sign-in sheets; time cards (i.e., OF 1130); flexitime records; leave applications for jury and military duty, authorized premium pay or overtime, maintained at duty post. Records may be in either machine readable or paper form.
1. Payroll preparation and processing copies. DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 6 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-7]
(N 4-2)
2. All other copies (including those as maintained by timekeepers). Records in either paper or machine readable form used to input time and attendance data into a payroll system, maintained either by the Agency or a payroll processor (separate company/organ). DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 6 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-8]
B. Flextime Attendance RecordsSupplemental time and attendance records, such as sign-in/sign-out sheets and work reports, used for time accounting under Flextime systems. SEE DISPOSITION A.2 ABOVE.
3610
Hours of Duty Contact Center Records Mgr.
3630
Absence and Leave
(see below)
3630
49
 LEAVE RECORDS

A. LEAVE REQUESTS/APPLICATIONS Application for leave, SF 71, or equivalent and supporting papers relating to request for and approval of taking leave.
1. If timecard or equivalent has been initialed by employee. DESTROY AT END OF FOLLOWING PAY PERIOD.
[GRS 2-6a]
(N 4-3)
2. If timecard or equivalent has not been initialed by employee. DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER
[GRS 2-6b]
B. LEAVE DATA FILES

Record of employee leave, such as SF 1150, prepared upon transfer or separation.
1. Original copy of SF 1150. FILE ON RIGHT SIDE OF OPF. SEE ITEM 1 OF THIS SCHEDULE.
[GRS 2-9a]
(N 4-4)
2. Creating Agency copy, when maintained. DESTROY WHEN 3 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 2-9b]
49
 C. DONATED LEAVE PROGRAM

Case files documenting the receipt and donation of leave formedical emergencies, including recipient applications, Agency approvals or denials, medical or physician certifications, leave donation records or OF 630-A, supervisor/timekeeper approvals, leave transfer records, payroll notification records, and leave program termination records. 		BEGINNING IN JANUARY 1994, DESTROY CLOSED CASES ONE YEAR AFTER THE END OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE FILES ARE CLOSED.
[GRS 1-37]
See Item 3/49C
D. DONATED LEAVE PROGRAM
3700
Personnel Relations and Services
(see below)
See AFS 3050, Item 3/2.5
50
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) RECORDS
3700
51
 COMMENDATION/COMPLAINT CORRESPONDENCE FILES

Anonymous letters, letters of commendation, complaint, criticism, and suggestions and replies thereto, excluding those on the basis of which investigations were made or administrative action taken and those incorporated into individual personnel records.		 DESTROY WHEN 3 MONTHS OLD.[GRS 14-5]
3710
Personnel Relations
(see below)
3710
52
 LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS RECORDS

A. GENERAL RECORDS/CASE FILES

Correspondence, memoranda, reports and other records relating to the relationship between management and employee unions or other groups.
1. Office negotiating agreement. DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER EXPIRATION AGREEMENT.
[GRS 1-28a(1)]
(N 15-44)
2. Other offices. DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE.
[GRS 1-28a(2)]
B. LABOR ARBITRATION (General) and Case Files

Correspondence, forms, and background papers relating to labor arbitration cases. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER FINAL RESOLUTION OF CASE
[GRS 1-28b]
C. LABOR RELATION FILES - Work Stoppages/Strikes

Documents relating to work stoppages, strikes, and disputes affecting NASA contracts; includes strike reports, reports of work stoppages, correspondence, plans to settle disputes, and all related documents.
1. Headquarters * PERMANENT *
RETIRE TO FRC WHEN INACTIVE. TRANSFER TO NARA WHEN 10 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
52
 2. Centers DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3711
Employee Management Relations (see below)
3711
53
 INTERVIEW RECORDS

Correspondence, reports and other records relating to interviews with employees, including entrance and exit interview, also complaint interviews.		 DESTROY 6 MONTHS AFTER TRANSFER OR SEPARATION OF EMPLOYEE.
[GRS 1-8]
(N 15-7)
3712
Employee Organization and Activities Contact Center Records Mgr.
3713
Nondiscrimination Contact Center Records Mgr.
3715
Nondisciplinary Separations, Demotions and Furloughs Contact Center Records Mgr.
3730
Suitability and Conduct Contact Center Records Mgr.
3731
Suitability Contact Center Records Mgr.
3733
Political Activities of Federal Employees Contact Center Records Mgr.
3734
Holding State or Local Office Contact Center Records Mgr.
3735
Employee Responsibilities and Conduct Contact Center Records Mgr.
3736
Employee Investigations Contact Center Records Mgr.
3750
Discipline and Adverse Actions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3751
Discipline Contact Center Records Mgr.
3752
Adverse Actions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3770
Remedies Contact Center Records Mgr.
3771
Employee Grievances and Administrative Appeal
(see below)
3771
54
 GRIEVANCE, DISCIPLINARY AND ADVERSE ACTION FILES

A. GRIEVANCE, APPEALS FILES (5 CFR 771)

Records originating in the review of grievance and appeals raised by Agency employees, except EEO complaints. These case files include statement of witnesses; reports of interviews and hearings; examiner+s findings and recommendations; a copy of the original decision; related correspondence and exhibits; and, records relating to a reconsideration request. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER CASE IS CLOSED.
[GRS 1-30a]
B. APPEAL RECORD FILES

Copy of decisions rendered, review decisions, related correspondence, and other documentation, except record copies of official documents affecting personnel actions. 		DESTROY 7 YEARS AFTER CASE IS CLOSED.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-43)
C. ADVERSE ACTION FILES (5 CFR 752)

Case files and related records created in reviewing an adverse action (disciplinary or non-disciplinary removal, suspension, leave without pay, reduction-in force) against an employee. The file includes a copy of the proposed adverse action with supporting papers; merit systems protection board cases (MSPB); statements of witnesses; employee+s reply; hearing notices, reports and decision; reversal of actions; and appeal records, EXCLUDING letters of reprimand which are filed in the OPF. 		DESTROY 5 YEARS AFTER CASE IS CLOSED.
[GRS 1-30b]
3772
Appeals to the Commission Contact Center Records Mgr.
3790
Services to Employees (General) Contact Center Records Mgr.
3792
Employee Assistance Program Contact Center Records Mgr.
3800
Insurance and Annuities
(see below)
3800
55
 INSURANCE DEDUCTION FILES

Reports and related papers including copies of vouchers and schedules of payments pertaining to insurance deductions.		 DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-15b]
(N 4-16)
3800
56
 NASA EMPLOYEES BENEFIT ASSOCIATION INSURANCE FILES (NEBA) (DFRF ONLY)

Records in this series may include but are not limited to the following NASA Employees Benefit Association (NEBA) general correspondence, material related to insurance claims related to life/travel, correspondence claims, bank statements and quarterly reports, distribution surveys, audit reports, and reports on unliquidated obligations.
A. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION RETIRE RECORDS/CASE FILES TO FRC ONE YEAR AFTER FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH CLAIM/CASE OR REPORT IS RECEIVED, COMPLETED, OR CLOSED. DESTROY FILES 6 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS AFTER THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE RECORDS WERE CREATED, RECEIVED, OR CLOSED.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
B. ALL OTHER COPIES DESTROY WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS LATER.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
3810
Injury Compensation
3810
56.5
 INJURY COMPENSATION FILES
A. Center or other office+s case files for Worker's CompensationProgram claims for on-the-job injuries, including copies of medical reports, forms, correspondence, related investigatory records, decisions, and any other material pertinent to the case, whether or not a claim for compensation was made. EXCLUDING copies of any payment records filed in the Employee's Payroll Records, copies filed in the Employee Medical Folder and copies submitted to the Department of Labor. CUT OFF ON TERMINATION OF COMPENSATION OR WHEN DEADLINE FOR FILING A CLAIM HAS PASSED. DESTROY 3 YEARS AFTER CUTOFF.
[GRS 1-31]
B. Electronic copies of records that are created on electronic mail and word processing systems and used solely to generate a recordkeeping copy of the records covered by A. above. Also includes electronic copies of records created on electronic mail and word processing systems that are maintained for updating, revision, or dissemination.
56.5
 1. Copies that have no further administrative value after the recordkeeping copy is made. Includes copies maintained by individuals in personal files, personal electronic mail directories, or other personal directories on hard disk or network drives, and copies on shared network drives that are used only to produce the recordkeeping copy. DESTROY/DELETE WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER THE RECORDKEEPING COPY HAS BEEN PRODUCED.
[GRS 1-43/a]
2. Copies used for dissemination, revision, or updating that are maintained in addition to the recordkeeping copy. DESTROY/DELETE WHEN DISSEMINATION, REVISION, ORUPDATING IS COMPLETED.
[GRS 1-43/b]
3830
Retirement and Social Security Contact Center Records Mgr.
3831
Retirement
(see below)
3831
57
 RETIREMENT FILES

A. REPORTS AND REGISTERS

Reports, registers, or other control documents, and other records relating to retirement, such as SF 2807 or equivalent. 		FOR CSRS/FERS RELATED RECORDS, DESTROY UPON RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL OPM ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL SUMMARY.
[GRS 2-28]
(N 4-15)
B. ASSISTANCE FILES

Correspondence, memoranda, annuity estimates, and other records used to assist retiring employees or survivors claim insurance or retirement benefits. 		DESTROY WHEN 1 YEAR OLD.
[GRS 1-39]
3832
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Contact Center Records Mgr.
3850
Unemployment Compensation
(see below)
3850
58
 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION DATA REQUEST FILES

Requests for wage and separation data to be used in connection with unemployment compensation claims, and related papers, including requests for information, notice of refusal of work offer, and related papers. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 4-18)
3870
Group Life Insurance
(see below)
3870
59
 MONETARY BENEFITS FILES

Documents relating to the origination, implementation or monitoring of employee benefits, such as Group Life Insurance and health plans, which have a cash value but are not a part of salary wages, or other direct compensation. 		DESTROY WHEN 5 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
(N 15-23)
3890
Group Health Insurance Contact Center Records Mgr.
3900
General and Miscellaneous
(see below)
3900
60
 MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE AND FORMS - PERSONNEL

Operating personnel office records relating to individual employees not maintained in OPFs and not provided for elsewhere in this schedule. 		DESTROY WHEN 1 YEAR OLD.
[GRS 1-39]
60
 A. CORRESPONDENCE AND FORMS RELATING TO PENDING PERSONNEL ACTIONS DESTROY WHEN ACTION IS COMPLETED.
[GRS 1-17a]
(N 15-18)
B. RETENTION REGISTERS

1. Registers and related records from which reduction-in-force actions have been taken or used to effect such action. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
[GRS 1-17b(1)]
2. Registers from which NO reduction-in-force actions have been taken and related records. DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR OBSOLETE.
[GRS 1-17b(2)]
C. ALL OTHER CORRESPONDENCE AND FORMS DESTROY WHEN 6 MONTHS OLD.
[GRS 1-17c]
3930
Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations Contact Center Records Mgr.
3933
Qualification Requirements for Specific Positions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3938
Classification and Pay for Specific Positions Contact Center Records Mgr.
3940
Charity Drives, Contributions, and Solicitations
(see below)
3940
61
 CHARITY DRIVES, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
A. Records of quasi-official nature, memoranda, and other papers that do not serve as the basis of official actions, such as notices of holidays or charity and welfare fund appeals, bond campaigns, voluntary activities, and similar papers. DESTROY IMMEDIATELY, OR WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED FOR REFERENCE, OR UNDER A PREDETERMINED SCHEDULE OR BUSINESS RULE (E.G., IMPLEMENTING THE AUTO-DELETE FEATURE OF -LIVE+ ELECTRONIC MAIL SYSTEMS).
[GRS 23-7]
(N 1-9d)
B. Records which document and serve as the basis for official actions. DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
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3950
Credit Unions and Banking Facilities Contact Center Records Mgr.
3960
United States Savings Bonds
(see below)
3960
62
 INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED ALLOTMENT(S) FILES

A. COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN AND OTHER ALLOTMENT AUTHORIZATIONS

Authorization for individual allotments to the Combined Federal Campaign. 		DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
[GRS 2-15a]
(N 4-10)
B. UNION DUES/SAVINGS

Other authorizations, such as union dues and/or savings. 		DESTROY AFTER GAO AUDIT OR WHEN 3 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS SOONER
[GRS 2-15b]
62
 C. THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN ELECTION FORM

Form TSP-1 authorizing deduction of employee contribution to the Thrift Savings Plan. 		DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR AFTER SEPARATION OF EMPLOYEE.
[GRS 2-16]
D. BOND PURCHASE FILES

1. U.S. Savings Bond Authorizations, SF 1192, or equivalent. 		DESTROY WHEN SUPERSEDED OR AFTER SEPARATION OF EMPLOYEE.
[GRS 2-14a]
(N 4-11)
2. Bond registration files: issuing Agent+s copies of bond registration stubs. DESTROY 4 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF ISSUANCE OF BOND.
[GRS 2-14b]
3. Bond receipt and transmittal files: receipts for and transmittals of U.S. Savings Bonds. DESTROY 4 MONTHS AFTER DATE OF ISSUANCE OF BOND.
[GRS 2-14c]
3970
Space Flight Participants Contact Center Records Mgr.
3981
Personnel Authorities
(see below)
3981
63
 UTILIZATION OF PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) required documentation of the utilization of personnel authorities under OPM delegation agreements. 		DESTROY WHEN 2 YEARS OLD.
<DA: N1-255-89-4>
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