(a) NASA Seal. Any person who uses the official NASA Seal in a manner other than as authorized in this Part 1221 shall be subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1017, which provides as follows:

"Government seals wrongfully used and instruments wrongfully sealed * * *”

"Whoever fraudulently or wrongfully affixes or impresses the seal of any department or agency of the United States, to or upon any certificate, instrument, commission, document, or paper or with knowledge of its fraudulent character, with wrongful or fraudulent intent, uses, buys, procures, sells, or transfers to another any such certificate, instrument, commission, document, or paper, to which or upon which said seal has been so fraudulently affixed or impressed, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both." (June 25, 1948, ch. 62 Stat. 753.)

(b) NASA insignia, NASA Logotype, NASA Program and NASA Astronaut Badges. Any person who uses the NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype, official NASA Program Badges or official NASA Astronaut Badges in a manner other than as authorized in this Part 1221 shall be subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 701, which provides as follows:

lorable imitation thereof, except as authorized under regulations made pursuant to law, shall be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than six months or both." (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 731).

§ 1221.113 Compliance and enforcement.

In order to ensure adherence to the authorized uses of the NASA Seal, the NASA Insignia, the NASA Logotype, official NASA program Badges, official NASA Astronaut Badges and the NASA Flags as provided herein, a report of each suspected violation of this Part 1221 (including the use of unauthorized NASA Insignias) or of questionable usages of the NASA Seal, the Insignia, the Logotype, official NASA Program Badges, official NASA Astronaut Badges, or the NASA Flags shall be submitted to the Director of Inspections in accordance with NASA Management Instruction 1960.1.

§ 1221.114 Illustration of the NASA Seal.

§ 1221.115 Illustration of the NASA Insignia.

§ 1221.116 Illustration of the NASA Logotype Insignia.

§ 1221.117 Illustration of the NASA Flag.

Subpart 1221.2—The Congressional Space Medal of Honor

AUTHORITY: Pub. L. 91-76, September 29,

1969.

SOURCE: 43 FR 15624, Apr. 14, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

§ 1221.200 Scope.

This subpart establishes procedures for nominating an astronaut for the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

§ 1221.201 Basis for award of the medal.

(a) The standard of award for the Congressional Space Medal of Honor is established by Pub. L. 91-76 (42 U.S.C. 2461) which provides that the President may award the Medal to any "astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and of mankind."

(b) Only one Congressional Space Medal of Honor may be awarded to a person. However, for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify the award of the Medal, the President may award a suitable bar or other device.

(c) The Medal may be awarded to any person who is or has been designated to travel in space and who has distinguished himself or herself while undertaking duties in preparation for, execution of, or subsequent to, but in connection with, a space flight.

(d) The Medal may be awarded for actions occurring before the effective date of this Subpart 1221.2, and, when appropriate, posthumously.

(a) Formal nominations for award of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on behalf of NASA will be made by the Administrator to the President.

(b) Any person may recommend to the Administrator that an astronaut be nominated for award of the Medal. Such a recommendation must be in writing, and must describe in concise detail the events believed to warrant award of the Medal. The recommendation should, if appropriate, be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as eyewitness statements, extracts from official records, sketches, photographs, etc.

(c) All recommendations for nominations submitted to the Administrator or made on his own initiative will be referred to the NASA Incentive Awards Board for the purpose of investigating and making findings of fact and giving advice to the Administrator.

(d) Any recommendation involving an astronaut who is a member of the armed services on active duty or who is employed by another agency of the Federal Government but temporarily

assigned or detailed to NASA shall also be transmitted to the Secretary of Defense or the head of the employing agency, as appropriate, for his or her recommendation.

(e) The Administrator will forward to the President his recommendation, and that of the astronaut's employing agency, as appropriate.

§ 1221.204 Proceedings of the NASA Incentive Awards Board.

The NASA Incentive Awards Board shall thoroughly consider the facts giving rise to a recommendation for nomination and shall prepare a report for the Administrator. The Board should, to the extent practicable, coordinate its efforts with those of the astronaut's employing agency, as appropriate. Its final report must take into account any pertinent information submitted by the employing agency.

APPENDIX A-CONGRESSIONAL SPACE
MEDAL OF HONOR
OBVERSE

DESCRIPTION

A circular green enamel wreath of laurel surmounted by a five-pointed gold star (with vertical point downward) and issuing from between each point a gold flame, the star surmounted by a light blue enamel cloud bank with five lobes edged in gold bearing a five-pointed dark blue enamel star fimbriated gold and charged in center with a diamond; standing upon the wreath at top center a gold eagle with wings displayed.

SYMBOLISM

The laurel wreath, a symbol of great achievement, with the overlapping star points, simulates space vehicles moving to greater accomplishments through space. The flames signify the dynamic energy of the rocket era and the imagination of the men in the space program of the United States. The stylized glory cloud alludes to the glory in the coat of arms of the United States and to the high esteem of the award. The dark blue voided star symbolizes the vast mysteries of outer space while the brilliancy of the feat is represented by a diamond. The eagle with wings raised in the spirit of peace represents man's first landing on another planet.

The scarlet center line on the white band symbolizes the courage of the astronauts in the nation's manned space program and the fire power of rockets that carry the crew through the earth's atmosphere (light blue); the light blue is the same color as the chief of the shield of the coat of arms of the United States which appears on the President's flag. The dark blue symbolizes the hostile environment of space, the gold edge representing success and accomplishment. Red, white and blue are also the national colors of the United States.

MINIATURE

DESCRIPTION

A one-half size replica of the medal and suspension ribbon approximately 2% inches in overall length.

LAPEL EMBLEM

DESCRIPTION

A miniature of the obverse of the medal, 6 inch in diameter, all gold with a diamond in center.

ROSETTE

DESCRIPTION

One-half inch in diameter in the colors of

the ribbon.

1240.204 Presentation of awards.

1240.205 Financial accounting. 1240.206 Delegation of authority.

Subpart 1-Awards for Scientific and Technical Contributions

AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 2457 and 2458. SOURCE: 32 FR 6272, Apr. 21, 1967, unless otherwise noted.

§ 1240.100 Scope.

This Subpart 1 prescribes procedures for the granting of monetary awards by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for scientific and technical contributions having significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities. This subpart applies to any scientific or technical contribution having significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities for which an application for award has been made.

§ 1240.101 Criteria.

(a) Only those contributions to the Administration having significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities will be recommended for award under this Subpart 1.

(b) In determining the terms and conditions of any award, the following criteria will be considered:

the environment against radioactive substances;

(5) Potential environmental effects on natural and ecological resources of global importance and which the President in the future may designate (or which the Secretary of State designates pursuant to international treaty). A list of any such designations will be available from the Office of the Associate Administrator for External Relations.

(b) Prior to decisions (§ 1216.304) on any action falling into the categories specified in paragraph (a), the Headquarters official shall make a determination whether such action may have

(c) If the Headquarters official determines that the action will not have a significant environmental effect abroad, he/she shall prepare a memorandum for the record which states the reasoning behind such a determination. A copy of the memorandum shall be forwarded to the Associate Administrator for External Relations. Note that these procedures do not allow for categorical exclusions (E.O. 12114, section 2-5(d)).

(d) If the Headquarters official determines that an action may have a significant environmental effect abroad, he/she shall consult with the Associate Administrator for External Relations and the Director, International Affairs Division. The Associate Administrator for External Relations, in coordination with the Director, International Affairs Division, shall (as specified in E.O. 12114) make a determination whether the subject action requires:

(1) An environmental impact statement (an EIS will be required if there are significant effects on the global commons);

(2) Bilateral or multilateral environmental studies; or

(3) Concise reviews of environmental issues.

(e) When informed of the determination of the Associate Administrator for External Relations, the Headquarters official shall proceed to take the necessary actions in accordance with these implementing procedures.

(f) The Associate Administrator for External Relations shall, in coordination with the Director, International Affairs Division, determine when an affected nation shall be informed regarding the availability of documents referred to in paragraph (d) and coordinate with the Department of State all NASA communications with foreign governments concerning environmental matters as related to E.O. 12114 (44 FR 1957).

PART 1221-THE NASA SEAL AND OTHER DEVICES, AND THE CONGRESSIONAL SPACE MEDAL OF HONOR

Subpart 1221.1-NASA Official Seal, Insignia, Logotype, Official Program and Astronaut Badges, and Flags

cordance with the provisions of this Part 1221 is prohibited.

(b) The official and restricted use of the devices prescribed herein shall be governed by the provisions of this Part 1221. The use of the devices prescribed herein for any purpose other than as authorized by this Part 1221 is prohibited. Their misuse shall be subject to the penalties authorized by statute, as set forth in § 1221.112 and shall be reported as provided in § 1221.113.

(c) Any proposal for a new NASA Insignia, NASA Logotype Insignia, Program Badge, Astronaut Badge, or for modification to those prescribed herein, shall be processed in accordance with § 1221.111.

§ 1221.102 Establishment of the NASA Seal.

The official NASA Seal, as described in Attachment A, was established by Executive Order 10849 (24 FR 9559), November 27, 1959, as amended by Executive Order 10942 (24 FR 4419), May 22, 1961. The NASA Seal, established by the President, is the official Seal of the Agency and symbolizes the achievements and goals of NASA and the United States in aeronautical and space activities. The NASA Seal shall be used as set forth in § 1221.110(3).