Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 10 - Energy last revised: Apr 21, 2025
§ 1.57 - Use of NRC flag.

(a) The use of the flag is restricted to the following:

(1) On or in front of NRC installations;

(2) At NRC ceremonies;

(3) At conferences involving official NRC participation (including permanent display in NRC conference rooms);

(4) At Governmental or public appearances of NRC executives;

(5) In private offices of senior officials; or

(6) As the Secretary of the Commission otherwise authorizes.

(b) The NRC flag must only be displayed together with the U.S. flag.

When they are both displayed on a speaker's platform, the U.S. flag must occupy the position of honor and be placed at the speaker's right as he or she faces the audience, and the NRC flag must be placed at the speaker's left.
authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, secs. 23, 25, 29, 161, 191 (42 U.S.C. 2033,2035,2039,2201,2241; Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, secs. 201, 203, 204, 205, 209 (42 U.S.C. 5841,5843,5844,5845,5849; Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 552,553; Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1980, 5 U.S.C. Appendix (Reorganization Plans)
source: 52 FR 31602, Aug. 21, 1987, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 10 CFR 1.57