---
kind: "section"
citation: "10 C.F.R. § 1002.31"
title: "10"
number: "1002.31"
heading: "Unauthorized uses of the seal and flag."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/10/1002.31"
---

# §1002.31. Unauthorized uses of the seal and flag.


The official seal and distinguishing flag shall not be used except as authorized by the Director of Administration in connection with:

- (a) **Contractor-operated facilities.**
- (b) **Souvenir or novelty items.**
- (c) **Toys or commercial gifts or premiums.**
- (d) **Letterhead design, except on official Departmental stationery.**
- (e) **Matchbook covers, calendars, and similar items.**
- (f) **Civilian clothing or equipment.**
- (g) Any article which may disparage the seal or flag or reflect unfavorably upon DOE.
- (h) Any manner which implies Departmental endorsement of commercial products or services, or of the user's policies or activities.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7264.

### Source

Source: 43 FR 20782, May 15, 1978, unless otherwise noted.