NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 3600.2B Effective Date: September 23, 2019 Expiration Date: September 23, 2029

Subject: NASA Telework Program Updated w/Change 2

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer

Appendix A. Definitions

Local Commuting Area. For the purpose of this directive, the area that has been established by the servicing HR office in which employees live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth to work on a daily basis.

Permanent Duty Station (PDS). Also referred to as the official worksite, is the location where the employee regularly performs work. For most employees, this will be the location of the employing organization's worksite. The PDS is documented on the employee's SF-50. The official worksite or duty station for a remote worker is the place (city/town, county, State) where they are approved to work on a regular basis in accordance with 5 CFR § 531.605.

Reasonable Accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is any change made in the work environment to assist a qualified individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment. Regular Worksite. For the purpose of this directive, the employing organization's worksite/duty station for the employee's position of record; the physical address or place where the employee would work if not a remote worker.

Remote Work. For the purpose of this directive, a work arrangement in which the employee works at an approved alternate worksite (e.g. residence) on a long term basis. The employee is not expected to regularly report to the regular worksite at least twice in a biweekly pay period. To be considered remote work, a temporary exception has not been granted and the approved alternate worksite is documented on the employee's SF-50.

Remote Work Agreement. A written Agency-approved agreement between a management official and an employee that outlines duties, obligations, responsibilities, and conditions of the remote work arrangement. This agreement is completed and approved by an authorized official before the remote work arrangement is implemented.

Telework-Ready. Employees enrolled in the telework program with an approved telework agreement.

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