# 14 C.F.R. § 1214.700 (2026): Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_700

## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 1214.700 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter V: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / Part 1214: SPACE FLIGHT / Subpart 1214.7: Subpart 1214.7—The Authority of the NASA Commander / § 1214.700: § 1214.700   Scope.

## Text

This subpart establishes the authority of the NASA Commander of a NASA mission, excluding missions related to the ISS and activities licensed under Title 51 U.S.C. Chapter 509, to enforce order and discipline during a mission and to take whatever action in his/her judgment is reasonable and necessary for the protection, safety, and well-being of all personnel and on-board equipment, including the spacecraft and payloads. During the final launch countdown, following crew ingress, the NASA Commander has the authority to enforce order and discipline among all on-board personnel. During emergency situations prior to liftoff, the NASA Commander has the authority to take whatever action in his/her judgment is necessary for the protection or security, safety, and well-being of all personnel on board.

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 1214.700 (2026) § 1214.700   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_700.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1214.701 (2026) § 1214.701   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_701.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1214.702 (2026) § 1214.702   Authority and responsibility of the NASA Commander.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_702.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1214.703 (2026) § 1214.703   Chain of command.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_703.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 1214.704 (2026) § 1214.704   Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P1214_S1214_704.md)

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