(a) Items intended for inclusion in OFK's or PPK's must arrive at the Johnson Space Center, Code AC, at least 45 days prior to the flight on which they are scheduled in order for them to be listed on the cargo manifest, packaged, weighed, and stowed aboard the Orbiter. Items must arrive at the Johnson Space Center prior to the 45-day limit even if the Associate Administrator for Space Flight's approval is still pending. Items not approved by the Associate Administrator for Space Flight will be returned to the requesting individual/organization.
(b) The Associate Director, Johnson Space Center, is responsible for the following:
(1) Securing the items while awaiting the launch on which they are manifested.
(2) Packaging, weighing, and stowing the items according to the manifests approved by the Associate Administrator for Space Flight.