NASA Headquarters' Directives
HQPR 6000.1 Effective Date: February 24, 2017 Expiration Date: February 25, 2027 Responsible Office: LA	NASA Headquarters Motor Pool Vehicle Policy

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Chapter 1. Transportation Program at NASA Headquarters

1.1 Overview

1.1.2 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters operates a motor pool of government vehicles. NASA Government employees can use these vehicles for official government related business. Contractors may also use these vehicles when authorized in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Federal Management Regulation (FMR). Employees who are eligible to operate a vehicle from the motor pool agree to follow all of the requirements as set forth in this policy. This policy also applies to employees whose position description requires them to drive as part of employment. For more information on how this impact employees in this category, see the sections on Eligibility to Drive and Insurance.

1.1.3 The operation and use a Government-owned or Government-leased motor vehicle or any vehicle for which Government funds are expended restricted to official purposes. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken if vehicles are used for other than official purposes. Federal statute, Government Vehicle o Government Leased Vehicle, Willful Misuse, 31 USC §1349 (b). Adverse Personnel Actions, provides that willful misuse of a Government-owned or leased vehicle will be suspended without pay for at least one month: "An officer or employee who willfully uses or authorizes the use of a passenger motor vehicle or aircraft owned or leased by the United States government (except for an official purpose authorized by Passenger Carrier Use 31 U.S. Code §1344) or otherwise violates 31 U.S. Code §1344 will be suspended without pay by the head of the Agency. The officer or employee will be suspended for at least one month and when circumstances warrant, for a longer period or summarily removed from office."

1.2 Responsibility

1.2.1 The Transportation Officer, Headquarters Support Services Division (HQSSD) is responsible for ensuring the policy of such is in line with achieving maximum economy and efficiency in the management of the NASA HQ Government-owned or Government-leased vehicles.

1.2.2 The NASA HQ Transportation Officer is responsible for ensuring that policy is implemented and that the identification, registration, inspection, official use, and reporting thereof are conducted in compliance with all applicable NASA and Federal regulations.

1.2.3 The driver of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles is responsible for following all rules and regulations associated with the property in their control per NPR 4200.1 NASA Equipment Management Procedural Requirements and for Protecting and conserving property entrusted to them.