NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 1900.3C Effective Date: December 07, 2020 Expiration Date: December 07, 2025

Subject: Ethics Program Management

Responsible Office: Office of the General Counsel

Chapter 2: Levels of Headquarters Involvement: Definitions

2.1 General

Each type of ethics action will trigger a corresponding level of involvement by Headquarters. The continuum of Headquarters involvement with Center actions ranges from general guidance to Headquarters action.

2.2 General Guidance

General guidance is the lowest level of Headquarters involvement in Center ethics actions. Headquarters may provide guidance for the resolution of an action. Centers may request general guidance from Headquarters on an action. Center ethics officials, as defined in Appendix A, follow Headquarters guidance, but are not normally required to involve Headquarters in specific matters. Centers should consult with Headquarters on specific cases when the sensitivity of the matter warrants it or when Headquarters' expertise or perspective is needed.

2.3 Information Copy

Centers shall route or send a copy of written opinions and determinations to Headquarters after the opinions are issued.

2.4 Prior Coordination

Centers shall provide notice to Headquarters sufficiently in advance to allow meaningful input prior to the Center taking any final action on the matter. Depending on the circumstances, verbal coordination may be sufficient.

2.5 Concurrence

Centers shall obtain prior written concurrence from Headquarters.

2.6 Headquarters Action

Headquarters has the lead responsibility and signature authority for the action.

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