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§ 550.1504 - Eligibility.

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An authorized agency official may, upon the request of a beneficiary, furnish one United States flag for an individual who—

Was an employee of the agency at the time of death; and

Died of injuries incurred in connection with such individual's employment with the Federal Government suffered as a result of—

A criminal act;

An act of terrorism;

A natural disaster; or

Other circumstances, as determined by the President.

An authorized agency official may not furnish a flag when the death is the result of—

Unlawful or negligent action of the employee;

Willful misconduct of the employee; or

Activities unrelated to the employee's status as a Federal employee.

The decision whether to furnish a flag to the beneficiary of an eligible employee is at the discretion of the agency. When an authorized agency official determines the agency will furnish a flag for a deceased eligible employee, the official must follow the order of precedence specified in § 550.1505.

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