This manual sets forth the policies, responsibilities, and procedures for establishing and maintaining control over property owned by, or in the custody of, the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). The term “property” which is used in this manual is synonymous with the term “capital equipment”, which is defined as personal property having a unit acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more and an anticipated service life of one (1) year or more. This definition also applies to CSM fabricated equipment.