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310 DM 5 Page 3 of 6 E.Unserviceable Flags.Torn, frayed, soiled, or otherwise damaged flags are unserviceable and will not be flown. Flags should be inspected daily before being raised for the day. Unserviceable flags may not be discarded in the trash, but will be disposed of by burning, out of public view, and in a manner that does not constitute a fire hazard. F.Procurement.The U.S. flag may be purchased through GSA Federal Supply Sources. 5.4Flags of the Department of the Interior. A.The Department of the Interior Flag (Department Flag).The Department flag will be displayed or flown only in conjunction with the U.S. flag and only as specified in this chapter. (1)Displaying and Flying the Department Flag. (a)DOI-controlled Installations.The Department flag will be flown in conjunction with the U.S. flag at the entrance to, near, or over the main administration and headquarters buildings at all DOI-controlled installations. The flag should be displayed as required in paragraph 5.3A (2) above. (b)GSA-controlled Installations.GSA’s Public Building Service is responsible for displaying and flying flags at GSA-controlled buildings. For special occasions, approval may be obtained from the appropriate GSA Regional Office to fly the Department flag at the entrance to, near, or over DOI-occupied buildings under GSA control. (c)Leased Facilities.The Department flag will be flown at leased facilities that are solely occupied by DOI, where leasing arrangements (and GSA policy) permit. (2)Description.The official Department flag is 5 feet 5 inches on the hoist by 9 feet 6 inches on the fly. As shown in Illustration II, the color is light blue and white, arranged in four alternate triangles. The four quadrants represent the original major activities of the Department: Fish and Wildlife, Mineral Resources, Water and Power, and Public Land Management. In the center of the flag is the Departmental seal, 26 inches in diameter. (a)Indoor Flag.The flag for inside use is made of nylon cloth, with a pole hem and leather tabs, and trimmed on three sides with gold-colored fringe 22 inches wide. The flag will be mounted on a staff surmounted by a gold spread eagle. (b)Outdoor Flag.The flag for outside use is made of nylon without gold-colored fringe. This flag is complete with a canvas heading and metal grommets. (c)Department Vessel Flag.The vessel flag is 22 inches on the hoist by 32 inches on the fly and is fabricated from nylon cloth. 6/23/17 #4079 Replaces 4/29/02 #3399