1. PURPOSE

This Departmental Regulation prescribes USDA policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the display and use of the flag of the United States of America; the flag of the Secretary of Agriculture; and the flag of the Department of Agriculture.

2. CANCELLATION

This regulation supersedes DR 5160-006, dated July 2, 2010.

3. AUTHORIZED FLAGS

There are three flags authorized for display within the Department: the flag of the United States of America, the flag of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Departmental flag. No agency or office within the USDA is allowed to design or fly any other flag or pennant as a means of agency or office identification without written approval of such flag or pennant from the Director, Office of Procurement and Property Management (OPPM).