United States Department of Agriculture

Research, Education, and Economics

ARS CSREES ERS NASS

Bulletin

Title:	Half-Staffing the U.S. Flag

Number:	00-250-ARS

Date:	June 23, 2000

Expiration:	June 23, 2001

Originating Office:	Facilities Division

Distribution:	All ARS Headquarters, Areas, and Field Locations

1.	Introduction

The authority to fly the official flag of the United States at half-staff is delegated to the Agency Heads from the Secretary of Agriculture by 7 CFR Part 2, Section 2.7a. The guidelines and procedures for flying the flag at half-staff are outlined in 31 U.S.C. 175(m). Agency heads may chose to fly the flags at half-staff on special occasions.

2.	Policy and Procedures

The instructions pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United States of America, the flag of the United States Department of Agriculture, and the flag of the Secretary of Agriculture are outlined in P&P 243.1. The Area Directors have been delegated authority to direct the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at locations within their Area to address local observances.

3.	Half-Staffing the United States Flag at all ARS Locations

The Administrator, ARS, may direct that the official flag of the United States be flown at half-
staff at all ARS locations on special occasions such as the death of an ARS Hall of Fame Scientist.

PATRICK G. BARRY

Director

Facilities Division