Part II - Environmental Program at KSC - NASA

Space Shuttle Program Historic Properties 6-18NASA-wide Roll-up Report48 FR 190:44730-44734, September 29, 1983). The kind and amount of documentationshould be appropriate to the nature and significance of the building or structure beingdocumented. Determination of the level of documentation should be made in consultationwith the NPS. In general, documentation efforts should focus on the character-definingelements (e.g., innovative structural and mechanical systems; noteworthy architecturalfeatures; specialized equipment; etc.). In accordance with the selected level ofdocumentation, a combination of measured drawings depicting existing and historicconditions; reproduction of as-built drawings and site plans; black and white archivalphotographs with large-format negatives of exterior and interior views; photographs ofselected existing drawings or historic views, where available; and/or a historic narrative,may be required. An original documentation package will be provided to the Secretary ofthe Interior for incorporation into the National Historic Architectural and EngineeringRecords in the Library of Congress; archival or non-archival copies should also beprovided to the appropriate SHPO as well as the NASA History Office and Centerspecificarchives.Salvage and Preservation of Significant Artifacts: The 1989 PA stipulated that NASAwill apply its agreement with the Smithsonian Institution (NASA ManagementInstruction [NMI] 4310.4) to determine appropriate retention and curation activities withrespect to significant artifacts. NMI 4310.4 was replaced with NPR 4310.1 whichprovides procedures and guidance for the identification, reporting, transfer, and disposalof NASA artifacts of great historical and educational or other value. It includes (asAppendix A) the “Agreement Between the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration and the Smithsonian Institution Concerning the Transfer andManagement of NASA Historical Artifacts, May 28, 1998.” Salvage of architectural orscientific/engineering elements from NRHP-listed or eligible properties, should not becarried out without prior documentation, as described above. In cases of facilitydemolition, dismantlement, or removal of significant elements, NASA may apply itsagreement with the Smithsonian Institution to determine appropriate retention andcuration activities with respect to significant artifacts.On-site Public Interpretation: Objects which embody historicity vis a vis the SSP, suchas tools, instruments, scale models, spacesuits, etc., can be identified, collected,preserved, interpreted and made available for on-site public display. Other forms ofpublic interpretation may include web-based information, including virtual tours and 3-Dviews of unique facilities; videos and audiotapes; publications including brochures,pamphlets, and books; and markers and kiosks.Creation of an archival record: This mitigation option includes, but is not limited to,the location and archiving of as-built drawings and site plans, historic photographs, videoand movie footage, test schedules and related data from selected scientific tests orresearch programs that relate to the SSP.Oral histories: The systematic collection of oral histories from long-term NASAemployees and contractors who designed, tested, built, assembled, controlled and flewthe Space Shuttle will serve to capture the stories of the SSP. Oral histories provide anJuly 2008Archaeological Consultants, Inc.