The purpose of this part is to describe the official seal and distinguishing flag of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe rules for their custody and use.

For purposes of this part—

(a) DOE means all organizational units of the Department of Energy.

(b) Embossing seal means a display of the form and content of the official seal made on a die so that the seal can be embossed on paper or other medium.

(c) Official seal means the original(s) of the seal showing the exact form, content, and colors therof.

(d) Replica means a copy of the official seal displaying the identical form, content, and colors thereof.

(e) Reproduction means a copy of the official seal displaying the form and content thereof, reproduced in only one color.

(f) Secretary means the Secretary of DOE.

The Secretary or his designee shall:

(a) Have custody of:

(1) The official seal and prototypes thereof, and masters, molds, dies, and all other means of producing replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals; and

(2) Production, inventory and loan records relating to items specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; and

(b) Have custody of distinguishing flags, and be responsible for production, inventory, and loan records thereof.