National Aeronautics and Space Admin. § 1221.106

National Aeronautics and Space Admin. § 1221.101

PART 1221—THE NASA SEAL AND § 1221.100 Scope. OTHER DEVICES, AND THE CON- This subpart sets forth the policy GRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF governing the use of the NASA Seal, HONOR the NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program Identifiers, and the Subpart 1221.1—NASA Seal, NASA Insignia, NASA Flags. This subpart also estab- NASA Logotype, NASA Program Identi- lishes and sets forth the concept and fiers, NASA Flags, and the Agency’s scope of the NASA Unified Visual Com- Unified Visual Communications System munications System and prescribes the policy and guidelines for implementa- Sec. tion of the system. 1221.100 Scope. 1221.101 Policy. EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71828, Nov. 12, 2020, § 1221.100 was revised, effective Jan. 1221.102 Establishment of the NASA Seal. 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the 1221.103 Establishment of the NASA Insig- revised text is set forth as follows: nia. 1221.104 Establishment of the NASA Logo- § 1221.100 Scope. type. This subpart sets forth the policy gov- 1221.105 Establishment of the NASA Pro- erning the use of the NASA Seal, the NASA gram Identifiers. Insignia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program 1221.106 Establishment of the NASA Flag. Identifiers, and the NASA Flags. This sub- 1221.107 Establishment of the NASA Admin- part also establishes and sets forth the con- istrator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, and cept and scope of the NASA Graphics Stand- Associate Deputy Administrator’s Flags. ards Manual and prescribes the policy and 1221.108 Establishment of the NASA Unified guidelines for implementation of the system. Visual Communications System. The NASA Graphics Standards Manual is ac- 1221.109 Use of the NASA Seal. cessible at https://communications.nasa.gov/ 1221.110 Use of the NASA Insignia. sites/default/files/files/ NASAlGraphicslStandardslv3-TAGGED- 1221.111 Use of the NASA Logotype. v3.pdf. 1221.112 Use of the NASA Program Identi- fiers. § 1221.101 Policy. 1221.113 Use of the NASA Flags. 1221.114 Approval of new or change pro- (a) The NASA Seal, the NASA Insig- posals. nia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program 1221.115 Violations. Identifiers, the NASA Flags, and the 1221.116 Compliance and enforcement. Agency’s Unified Visual Communica- tions System, as prescribed in § 1221.102 Subpart 1221.2—The Congressional Space through § 1221.108 of this subpart, shall Medal of Honor be used exclusively to represent NASA, its programs, projects, functions, ac- 1221.200 Scope. tivities, or elements. The use of any de- 1221.201 Basis for award of the medal. vices other than those provided by or 1221.202 Description of the medal. subsequently approved in accordance 1221.203 Nominations. with the provisions of this subpart is 1221.204 Proceedings of the NASA Incentive prohibited. Awards Board. (b) The use of the devices prescribed APPENDIX A TO PART 1221—CONGRESSIONAL in this section shall be governed by the SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR provisions of this subpart. The use of the devices prescribed in this section Subpart 1221.1—NASA Seal, NASA for any purpose other than as author- Insignia, NASA Logotype, ized by this subpart is prohibited. NASA Program Identifiers, Their misuse shall be subject to the NASA Flags, and the Agen- penalties authorized by statute, as set cy’s Unified Visual Commu- forth in § 1221.115 and shall be reported nications System as provided in § 1221.116. (c) Any proposal for a new NASA In- signia, NASA Logotype, NASA Pro- AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 2472(a) and 2473(c)(1). gram Identifier, or for modification to SOURCE: 58 FR 58944, Nov. 5, 1993, unless those prescribed in this section shall be otherwise noted. processed in accordance with § 1221.114.

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§ 1221.102 Establishment of the NASA 1961. The NASA Seal, established by Seal. the President, is the Seal of the Agen- cy and symbolizes the achievements The NASA Seal was established by and goals of NASA and the United Executive Order 10849 (24 FR 9559), No- States in aeronautical and space ac- vember 27, 1959, as amended by Execu- tivities. The NASA Seal shall be used tive Order 10942 (24 FR 4419), May 22, as set forth in § 1221.109.

§ 1221.103 Establishment of the NASA sign element for visual communica- Insignia. tions formerly reserved for the NASA The NASA Insignia was designed by Logotype. The NASA Insignia shall be the Army Institute of Heraldry and ap- used as set forth in § 1221.110, the NASA proved by the Commission of Fine Arts Graphics Standards Manual, NASA In- and the NASA Administrator. It sym- signia Standards Supplement, and any bolizes NASA’s role in aeronautics and related NASA directive or specification space and is established by the NASA approved by the NASA Administrator Administrator as the signature and de- and published subsequent hereto.

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EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71828, Nov. § 1221.103 Establishment of the NASA Insig- 12, 2020, § 1221.103 was revised, effective Jan. nia. 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the The NASA Insignia was designed by the revised text is set forth as follows: Army Institute of Heraldry and approved by the Commission of Fine Arts and the NASA

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Administrator. It symbolizes NASA’s role in forth in §§ 1221.108, the NASA Graphics aeronautics and space and is established by Standards Manual, and any accompanying the NASA Administrator as the signature style guides or related NASA directive or and design element for visual communica- specification approved by the NASA Admin- tions formerly reserved for the NASA Logo- istrator and published subsequent hereto. type. The NASA Insignia shall be used as set

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§ 1221.104 Establishment of the NASA NASA Administrator. It symbolizes Logotype. NASA’s role in aeronautics and space from 1975 to 1992 and has been retired. The NASA Logotype was approved by The NASA Logotype shall be used as the Commission of Fine Arts and the set forth in § 1221.111.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71829, Nov. Fine Arts and the NASA Administrator. It 12, 2020, § 1221.104 was revised, effective Jan. symbolizes NASA’s role in aeronautics and 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the space from 1975 to 1992 and was retired be- revised text is set forth as follows: tween 1992–2020. The NASA Logotype shall be used as set forth in § 1221.111. § 1221.104 Establishment of the NASA Logo- type. The NASA Logotype (also called ‘‘the Worm’’) was approved by the Commission of

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§ 1221.105 Establishment of NASA Pro- § 1221.106 Establishment of the NASA gram Identifiers. Flag. A separate and unique identifier may The NASA Flags for interior and ex- be designed and approved in connection terior use were created by the NASA with or in commemoration of a major Administrator in January 1960. Com- NASA program. Each approved identi- plete design, size, and color of the fier shall be officially identified by its NASA interior and exterior flags for title such as ‘‘Apollo,’’ ‘‘Skylab,’’ ‘‘Vi- manufacturing purposes are detailed in king,’’ ‘‘Space Shuttle,’’ ‘‘Space Sta- U.S. Army QMG Drawing 5–1–269, revi- tion,’’ or a major NASA anniversary. sion September 14, 1960. The NASA NASA Program Identifiers shall be Flags shall be used as set forth in used as set forth in § 1221.112 pursuant to approval as set forth in § 1221.114. § 1221.113.

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§ 1221.107 Establishment of the NASA NASA Administrator, Deputy Adminis- Administrator’s, Deputy Adminis- trator, and Associate Deputy Adminis- trator’s, and Associate Deputy Ad- trator. Each of these flags conforms to ministrator’s Flags. the basic design of the NASA Flag ex- (a) Concurrently with the establish- cept for the following: × ment of the NASA Flag in January (1) The size of the flag is 3 feet 4 1960, the NASA Administrator also es- feet; (2) The Administrator’s Flag has four tablished NASA Flags to represent the stars;

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(3) The Deputy Administrator’s Flag System. With the development of the has three stars; and NASA Unified Visual Communications (4) The Associate Deputy Administra- System, the Office of Public Affairs at tor’s Flag has two stars. NASA Headquarters created the NASA (b) Flags representing these senior Graphics Standards Manual and the officials shall be used as set forth in NASA Insignia Standards Supplement § 1221.113. which are the official guides for the use EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71830, Nov. and application of the NASA Insignia 12, 2020, § 1221.107 was revised, effective Jan. and the NASA Unified Visual Commu- 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the nications System. revised text is set forth as follows: (c) The Associate Administrator for § 1221.107 Establishment of the NASA Ad- Public Affairs, NASA Headquarters, ministrator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, has designated a NASA Graphics Coor- and Associate Administrator’s Flags. dinator to implement and monitor (a) Concurrently with the establishment of Agencywide design improvements in the NASA Flag in January 1960, the NASA consonance with the NASA Graphics Administrator also established NASA Flags Standards Manual, the NASA Insignia to represent the NASA Administrator, Dep- uty Administrator, and Associate Adminis- Standards Supplement, and the NASA trator. Each of these flags conforms to the Unified Visual Communications Sys- basic design of the NASA Flag except for the tem. The NASA Graphics Coordinator following: will develop and issue changes and ad- (1) The size of the flag is 3 feet x 4 feet; ditions to the manual as required and (2) The Administrator’s Flag has four as new design standards and specifica- stars; tions are developed and approved. Cop- (3) The Deputy Administrator’s Flag has three stars; and ies of the NASA Graphics Standards (4) The Associate Administrator’s Flag has Manual and the NASA Insignia Stand- two stars. ards Supplement may be obtained di- (b) Flags representing these senior officials rectly from the NASA Graphics Coordi- shall be used as set forth in § 1221.113. nator, Office of Public Affairs, NASA Headquarters. § 1221.108 Establishment of the NASA Unified Visual Communications (d) The Director of each Field Instal- System. lation has designated an official to serve as Graphics Coordinator for his/ (a) The NASA Administrator directed her Installation. The Director, HQ Op- the establishment of a NASA Unified erations Division, has designated an of- Visual Communications System. The ficial to serve as the Headquarters system was developed under the Fed- Graphics Coordinator. Any changes in eral Design Improvement Program ini- these assignments shall be reported to tiated by the President in May 1972. the NASA Graphics Coordinator, NASA This system is the Agencywide pro- Headquarters, Code POS. gram by which NASA projects a contemporary, business-like, progressive, (e) Graphics Coordinators are respon- and forward-looking image through the sible for ensuring compliance with the use of effective design for improved NASA Graphics Standards Manual, the communications. The system provides NASA Insignia Standards Supplement, a professional and cohesive NASA iden- and the NASA Unified Visual Commu- tity by imparting continuity of graph- nications System for their respective ics design in all layout, reproduction Installations. art, stationery, forms, publications, EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71830, Nov. signs, films, video productions, vehi- 12, 2020, § 1221.108 was revised, effective Jan. cles, aircraft, and spacecraft markings 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the and other items. It creates a unified revised text is set forth as follows: image which is representative and sym- § 1221.108 Establishment of the NASA Uni- bolic of NASA’s progressive attitudes fied Visual Communications System. and programs. (a) The NASA Administrator directed the (b) The Associate Administrator for establishment of a NASA Unified Visual Public Affairs is responsible for the de- Communications System. The system, which velopment and implementation of the is comprised of the NASA Graphics Stand- NASA Unified Visual Communications ards Manual and any accompanying style

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guides or related NASA directive or speci- for display in Agency auditoriums, fication, was developed under the Federal presentation rooms, lobbies, offices of Design Improvement Program initiated by senior officials, and on the fronts of the President in May 1972. This system is the buildings occupied by NASA. A sepa- Agency-wide program by which NASA projects a contemporary, business-like, pro- rate NASA seal in the form of a 15- gressive, and forward-looking image through inch, round, bronze-colored plaque on a the use of effective design for improved com- walnut-colored wood base is also avail- munications. The system provides a profes- able, but prohibited for use in the sional and cohesive NASA identity by im- above representational manner. It is parting continuity of graphics design in all restricted to use only as a presentation layout, reproduction art, stationery, forms, item by the Administrator and the publications, signs, films, video productions, Deputy Administrator. vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft markings and other items. It creates a unified image (6) The NASA Flag and the NASA Ad- which is representative and symbolic of ministrator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, NASA’s progressive attitudes and programs. and Associate Deputy Administrator’s (b) The Associate Administrator for Com- Flags, which incorporate the design of munications is responsible for the develop- the Seal. ment and implementation of the NASA (7) NASA prestige publications which Graphics Standards Manual and any accom- represent the achievements or missions panying style guides for the Agency or re- of NASA as a whole. lated NASA directive or specification. (c) The Associate Administrator for Com- (8) Publications (or documents) in- munications has designated staff to imple- volving participation by another Gov- ment and monitor Agency-wide design im- ernment agency for which the other provements in consonance with the NASA Government agency has authorized the Graphics Standards Manual. Designated staff use of its seal. will develop and issue changes and additions (b) Use of the NASA Seal for any pur- to the Manual as required and as new design pose other than as prescribed in this standards and specifications are developed section is prohibited, except that the and approved. The NASA Graphics Standards Manual can be downloaded at https://commu- Associate Deputy Administrator may nications.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/files/ authorize, on a case-by-case basis, the NASAlGraphicslStandardslv3-TAGGED- use of the NASA Seal for purposes v3.pdf. other than those prescribed when the (d) NASA Centers and Headquarters have Associate Deputy Administrator deems designated staff to implement NASA’s graph- such use to be appropriate. ics standards and ensure compliance of the NASA Graphics Standards Manual and any EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71830, Nov. accompanying Style Guides or related NASA 12, 2020, § 1221.109 was revised, effective Jan. directive or specification. 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: § 1221.109 Use of the NASA Seal. § 1221.109 Use of the NASA Seal. (a) The Associate Deputy Adminis- (a) The Associate Administrator for Com- trator shall be responsible for custody munications shall be responsible for custody of the NASA Impression Seal and cus- of the NASA Impression Seal and custody of tody of NASA replica (plaques) seals. NASA replica (plaques) seals. The NASA The NASA Seal is restricted to the fol- Seal is restricted to the following: lowing: (1) NASA award certificates and medals. (1) NASA award certificates and med- (2) NASA awards for career service. (3) Security credentials and employee iden- als. tification cards. (2) NASA awards for career service. (4) NASA Administrator’s documents; the (3) Security credentials and employee Seal may be used on documents such as identification cards. interagency or intergovernmental agree- (4) NASA Administrator’s documents and special reports to the President ments; the Seal may be used on docu- and Congress, and on other documents, at ments such as interagency or intergov- the discretion of the NASA Administrator. ernmental agreements and special re- (5) Plaques; the design of the NASA Seal ports to the President and Congress, may be incorporated in plaques for display in Agency auditoriums, presentation rooms, and on other documents, at the discre- lobbies, offices of senior officials, and on the tion of the NASA Administrator. fronts of buildings occupied by NASA. A sep- (5) Plaques; the design of the NASA arate NASA seal in the form of a 15-inch, Seal may be incorporated in plaques round, bronze-colored plaque on a walnut-

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colored wood base is also available, but pro- (7) NASA publications, including hibited for use in the above representational pamphlets, brochures, manuals, hand- manner. It is restricted to use only as a pres- books, house organs, bulletins, general entation item by the Administrator and the Deputy Administrator. reports, posters, signs, charts, exhibits, (6) The NASA Flag and the NASA Adminis- and items of similar nature for general trator’s, Deputy Administrator’s, and Asso- use, as specified in the NASA Graphics ciate Administrator’s Flags, which incor- Standards Manual and the NASA Insig- porate the design of the Seal. nia Standards Supplement. (7) NASA prestige publications which rep- (8) Briefcases or dispatch cases issued resent the achievements or missions of NASA as a whole. by NASA. (8) Publications (or documents) involving (9) Certificates covering authority to participation by another Government agency NASA and contractor security per- for which the other Government agency has sonnel to carry firearms. authorized the use of its seal. (10) NASA occupied buildings when (b) Use of the NASA Seal for any purpose the use of the NASA Insignia is more other than as prescribed in this section is prohibited, except that the Associate Admin- appropriate than use of the NASA Seal. istrator for Communications may authorize, (b) Personal articles—NASA employees. on a case-by-case basis, the use of the NASA (1) Business calling cards of NASA em- Seal for purposes other than those prescribed ployees may carry the imprint of the when the Associate Administrator for Com- NASA Insignia. munications deems such use to be appro- (2) Limited usage on automobiles. If priate. determined appropriate by the cog- § 1221.110 Use of the NASA Insignia. nizant Installation official, it is ac- ceptable to place a NASA Insignia The NASA Insignia is authorized for sticker on personal automobiles where use on the following: such identification will facilitate entry (a) (1) NASA letterhead NASA articles. or control of such vehicles at NASA In- stationary. stallations or parking areas. (2) Films, videotapes, and sound re- cordings produced by or for NASA. (3) Personal items used in connection (3) Wearing apparel and personal with NASA employees’ recreation asso- property items used by NASA employ- ciation activities. ees in the performance of their duties. (4) Items for sale through NASA em- (4) Required uniforms of contractor ployees’ nonappropriated fund activi- employees when performing public af- ties subject to paragraph (c) of this sec- fairs, guard or fire protection duties, tion. and similar duties within NASA Instal- (5) NASA employees shall not use the lations or at other assigned NASA duty NASA Insignia in any manner that stations, and on any required con- would imply that NASA endorses a tractor-owned vehicles used exclu- commercial product, service, or activ- sively in the performance of these du- ity or that material of a nonofficial na- ties, when authorized by NASA con- ture represents NASA’s official posi- tracting officers. tion. (5) Spacecraft, aircraft, automobiles, (c) Miscellaneous articles. (1) The man- trucks and similar vehicles owned by, ufacture and commercial sale of the leased to, or contractor-furnished to NASA Insignia as a separate and dis- NASA, or produced for NASA by con- tinct device in the form of an emblem, tractors, but excluding NASA-owned patch, insignia, badge, decal, vinylcal, vehicles used and operated by contrac- cloth, metal, or other material which tors for the conduct of contractor busi- would preclude NASA’s control over its ness. use or application is prohibited. (6) Equipment and facilities owned (2) Use of the NASA Uniform Patch- by, leased to, or contractor-furnished es, which incorporate the NASA Insig- to NASA, such as machinery, major nia, is authorized only as prescribed in tools, ground handling equipment, of- the NASA Graphics Standards Manual fice and shop furnishings (if appro- and the NASA Insignia Standards Sup- priate), and similar items of a perma- plement, for NASA personnel and nent nature, including those produced NASA contractor personnel identifica- for NASA by contractors. tion.

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(3) No approval for use of the NASA NASA graphics standards/style guide or with Insignia will be authorized when its use prior written approval of the NASA Adminis- can be construed as an endorsement by trator. NASA of a product or service. § 1221.112 Use of the NASA Program (4) Items bearing the NASA Insignia Identifiers. such as souvenirs, novelties, toys, models, clothing, and similar items (includ- (a) Official NASA Program Identi- ing items for sale through the NASA fiers will be restricted to the uses set employees’ nonappropriated fund ac- forth in this section and to such other tivities) may be manufactured and sold uses as the Associate Administrator for only after the NASA Insignia applica- Public Affairs may specifically ap- tion has been submitted to, and approve. proved by, the Associate Administrator (b) Specific approval is given for the for Public Affairs, or designee, NASA following uses: Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. (1) Use of exact reproductions of a (d) Use of the NASA Insignia for any badge in the form of a patch made of other purpose than as prescribed in cloth or other material, or a decal, or this section is prohibited, except that a gummed sticker on articles of wear- the Associate Administrator for Public ing apparel and personal property Affairs may authorize on a case-by- items; and case basis the use of the NASA Insignia (2) Use of exact renderings of a badge for other purposes when the Associate on a coin, medal, plaque, or other com- Administrator for the Public Affairs memorative souvenirs. deems such use to be appropriate. (c) The manufacture and sale or free distribution of identifiers for the uses EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71831, Nov. approved or that may be approved 12, 2020, § 1221.110 was amended by revising under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this sec- paragraph (c)(4), effective Jan. 11, 2021. For tion are authorized. the convenience of the user, the revised text is set forth as follows: (d) Portrayal of an exact reproduction of a badge in conjunction with the § 1221.110 Use of the NASA Insignia. advertising of any product or service will be approved on a case-by-case * * * * * basis by the Associate Administrator for Public Affairs. (c) * * * (4) Items bearing the NASA Insignia and (e) The manufacture, sale, or use of NASA Logotype such as souvenirs, novelties, any colorable imitation of the design toys, models, clothing, and similar items (in- of an official NASA Program Identifier cluding items for sale through the NASA em- will not be approved. ployees’ nonappropriated fund activities) EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71831, Nov. may be manufactured and sold only after the 12, 2020, § 1221.112 was amended by revising a request has been submitted to, and ap- paragraph (a), effective Jan 11, 2021. For the proved by, the NASA Office for Communica- convenience of the user, the revised text is tions, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC set forth as follows: 20546. § 1221.112 Use of the NASA Program Identi- § 1221.111 Use of the NASA Logotype. fiers. The NASA Logotype has been retired (a) Official NASA Program Identifiers will and is used only in an authentic histor- be restricted to the uses set forth in this sec- ical context, and only with prior writ- tion and to such other uses as the Associate Administrator for Communications may spe- ten approval of the NASA Adminis- cifically approve. trator.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71831, Nov. § 1221.113 Use of the NASA Flags. 12, 2020, § 1221.111 was revised, effective Jan. (a) The NASA Flag is authorized for 11, 2021. For the convenience of the user, the use only as follows: revised text is set forth as follows: (1) On or in front of NASA buildings. § 1221.111 Use of the NASA Logotype. (2) At NASA ceremonies. The NASA Logotype which was retired (3) At conferences (including display from 1992–2020 can be used only in an authen- in NASA conference rooms). tic historical context, on merchandise in ac- (4) At governmental or public appear- cordance with § 1221.110, paragraph (c), in the ances of NASA executives.

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(5) In private offices of senior offi- and the use of such NASA Insignia cials. must be prescribed in this subpart and (6) As otherwise authorized by the published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. NASA Administrator or designee. (c) Proposals to establish, change, or (7) The NASA Flag must be displayed modify NASA Astronaut Crew Mission with the United States Flag. When the Badges/Patches requires the written United States Flag and the NASA Flag approval of the Director, Flight Crew are displayed on a speaker’s platform Operations, Johnson Space Center; in an auditorium, the United States Center Director, Johnson Space Center; Flag must occupy the position of honor and the Associate Administrator for and be placed at the speaker’s right as Space Flight. Decals/patches/badges the speaker faces the audience, with may be produced as soon as the ap- the NASA Flag at the speaker’s left. proval cycle is completed. (b) The NASA Administrator’s, Dep- EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71831, Nov. uty Administrator’s and Associate 12, 2020, § 1221.114 was amended by revising Deputy Administrator’s Flags shall be paragraph (a), effective Jan. 11, 2021. For the displayed with the United States Flag convenience of the user, the revised text is in the respective offices of these offi- set forth as follows: cials but may be temporarily removed § 1221.114 Approval of new or change pro- for use at the discretion of the officials posals. concerned. (a) Except for NASA Astronaut Mission EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 71831, Nov. Crew Badges/Patches, any proposal to change 12, 2020, § 1221.13 was amended by revising or modify the emblematic devices set forth paragraph (b), effective Jan. 11, 2021. For the in this subpart or to introduce a new em- convenience of the user, the revised text is blematic device other than as prescribed in set forth as follows: this subpart requires the written approval of the NASA Administrator with prior approval § 1221.113 Use of the NASA Flags. and recommendation of the NASA Associate Administrator for Communications. * * * * * § 1221.115 Violations. (b) The NASA Administrator’s, Deputy Ad- ministrator’s and Associate Administrator’s (a) NASA Seal. Any person who uses Flags shall be displayed with the United the NASA Seal in a manner other than States Flag in the respective offices of these as authorized in this subpart shall be officials but may be temporarily removed for subject to the provisions of Title 18 use at the discretion of the officials con- U.S.C. 1017. cerned. (b) NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, and NASA Program Identifiers. Any per- § 1221.114 Approval of new or change son who uses the NASA Insignia, NASA proposals. Logotype, or NASA Program Identifier (a) Except for NASA Astronaut Mis- in a manner other than as authorized sion Crew Badges/Patches, any pro- in this subpart shall be subject to the posal to change or modify the emblem- provisions of title 18 U.S.C. 701. atic devices set forth in this subpart or to introduce a new emblematic device § 1221.116 Compliance and enforce- other than as prescribed in this subpart ment. requires the written approval of the In order to ensure adherence to the NASA Administrator with prior ap- authorized uses of the NASA Seal, the proval and recommendation of the Di- NASA Insignia, the NASA Logotype, rector, Public Services Division. NASA Program Identifiers, and the (b) In addition to the written ap- NASA Flags as provided, in this sub- proval of the NASA Administrator, any part, a report of each suspected viola- proposal for a new or for a modification tion of this subpart (including the use to the design of the NASA Insignia of unauthorized NASA Insignias) or of may also be submitted to the Commis- questionable usages of the NASA Seal, sion of Fine Arts for its advice as to the NASA Insignia, the NASA Logo- the merit of the design. If approved in type, NASA Program Identifiers, or the writing by the NASA Administrator NASA Flags, shall be submitted to the and advice received from the Commis- Inspector General, NASA Head- sion of Fine Arts, the NASA Insignia quarters, in accordance with NASA

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Management Instruction 9810.1, ‘‘The § 1221.203 Nominations. NASA Investigations Program.’’ (a) Formal nominations for award of the Congressional Space Medal of Subpart 1221.2—The Congres- Honor on behalf of NASA will be made sional Space Medal of by the Administrator to the President. Honor (b) Any person may recommend to the Administrator that an astronaut be AUTHORITY: Pub. L. 91–76, September 29, nominated for award of the Medal. 1969. Such a recommendation must be in writing, and must describe in concise SOURCE: 43 FR 15624, Apr. 14, 1978, unless otherwise noted. detail the events believed to warrant award of the Medal. The recommenda- § 1221.200 Scope. tion should, if appropriate, be accom- panied by supporting documentation, This subpart establishes procedures such as eyewitness statements, ex- for nominating an astronaut for the tracts from official records, sketches, Congressional Space Medal of Honor. photographs, etc. § 1221.201 Basis for award of the (c) All recommendations for nomina- medal. tions submitted to the Administrator or made on his own initiative will be (a) The standard of award for the referred to the NASA Incentive Awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor is Board for the purpose of investigating established by Pub. L. 91–76 (42 U.S.C. and making findings of fact and giving 2461) which provides that the President advice to the Administrator. may award the Medal to any ‘‘astronaut who in the performance of his du- (d) Any recommendation involving ties has distinguished himself by ex- an astronaut who is a member of the ceptionally meritorious efforts and armed services on active duty or who is contributions to the welfare of the Na- employed by another agency of the tion and of mankind.’’ Federal Government but temporarily assigned or detailed to NASA shall also (b) Only one Congressional Space be transmitted to the Secretary of De- Medal of Honor may be awarded to a fense or the head of the employing person. However, for each succeeding agency, as appropriate, for his or her act that would otherwise justify the recommendation. award of the Medal, the President may award a suitable bar or other device. (e) The Administrator will forward to the President his recommendation, and (c) The Medal may be awarded to any that of the astronaut’s employing person who is or has been designated to agency, as appropriate. travel in space and who has distinguished himself or herself while under- § 1221.204 Proceedings of the NASA In- taking duties in preparation for, execu- centive Awards Board. tion of, or subsequent to, but in connection with, a space flight. The NASA Incentive Awards Board shall thoroughly consider the facts giv- (d) The Medal may be awarded for ac- ing rise to a recommendation for nomi- tions occurring before the effective nation and shall prepare a report for date of this subpart 1221.2, and, when the Administrator. The Board should, appropriate, posthumously. to the extent practicable, coordinate § 1221.202 Description of the medal. its efforts with those of the astronaut’s employing agency, as appropriate. Its The description of the Congressional final report must take into account Space Medal of Honor, which was de- any pertinent information submitted signed by the Institute of Heraldry, by the employing agency. U.S. Army, is set forth in appendix A to this subpart. Each person awarded the Medal also shall receive a citation describing the basis for the award.

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APPENDIX A TO PART 1221— the light blue is the same color as the chief CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR of the shield of the coat of arms of the United States which appears on the Presi- OBVERSE dent’s flag. The dark blue symbolizes the hostile environment of space, the gold edge DESCRIPTION representing success and accomplishment. A circular green enamel wreath of laurel Red, white and blue are also the national surmounted by a five-pointed gold star (with colors of the United States. vertical point downward) and issuing from between each point a gold flame, the star MINIATURE surmounted by a light blue enamel cloud DESCRIPTION bank with five lobes edged in gold bearing a five-pointed dark blue enamel star A one-half size replica of the medal and fimbriated gold and charged in center with a suspension ribbon approximately 25⁄16 inches diamond; standing upon the wreath at top in overall length. center a gold eagle with wings displayed. LAPEL EMBLEM SYMBOLISM DESCRIPTION The laurel wreath, a symbol of great achievement, with the overlapping star A miniature of the obverse of the medal, points, simulates space vehicles moving to 9⁄16 inch in diameter, all gold with a diamond greater accomplishments through space. The in center. flames signify the dynamic energy of the rocket era and the imagination of the men in ROSETTE the space program of the United States. The DESCRIPTION stylized glory cloud alludes to the glory in the coat of arms of the United States and to One-half inch in diameter in the colors of the high esteem of the award. The dark blue the ribbon. voided star symbolizes the vast mysteries of outer space while the brilliancy of the feat is represented by a diamond. The eagle with PART 1230—PROTECTION OF wings raised in the spirit of peace represents HUMAN SUBJECTS man’s first landing on another planet. Sec. REVERSE 1230.101 To what does this policy apply? DESCRIPTION 1230.102 Definitions for purposes of this policy. The reverse bears in center the inscription 1230.103 Assuring compliance with this pol- ‘‘CONGRESSIONAL’’ arranged in a semi- icy—research conducted or supported by circle above the inscription ‘‘SPACE MEDAL any Federal department or agency. PRESENTED TO’’; in base is space for the 1230.104 Exempt research. name of the recipient and the date all within 1230.105 [Reserved] an outer circle of fifty stars. 1230.106 [Reserved] 1230.107 IRB membership. SUSPENSION RIBBON 1230.108 IRB functions and operations. DESCRIPTION 1230.109 IRB review of research. 1230.110 Expedited review procedures for 3 A ribbon 1 ⁄8 inches in width consisting of certain kinds of research involving no 1 the following vertical stripes: gold ⁄16 inch, more than minimal risk, and for minor 1 9 dark blue ⁄4 inch, light blue ⁄32 inch, white changes in approved research. 1 1 1 ⁄16 inch, red ⁄16 inch, white ⁄16 inch, light 1230.111 Criteria for IRB approval of re- 9 1 1 blue ⁄32 inch, dark blue ⁄4 inch, gold ⁄16 inch. search. 1230.112 Review by institution. CABLE NOS. OF COLORS 1230.113 Suspension or termination of IRB Gold ...... 65021 (old gold). approval of research. Dark Blue ...... 70076 (independence blue). 1230.114 Cooperative research. Blue ...... 65014 (light blue). 1230.115 IRB records. Red ...... 65006 (scarlet). 1230.116 General requirements for informed White ...... 65005. consent. 1230.117 Documentation of informed con- SYMBOLISM sent. The scarlet center line on the white band 1230.118 Applications and proposals lacking symbolizes the courage of the astronauts in definite plans for involvement of human the nation’s manned space program and the subjects. fire power of rockets that carry the crew 1230.119 Research undertaken without the through the earth’s atmosphere (light blue); intention of involving human subjects.

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