Seals are limited to those authorized by statute and emblems to a single one for each operating unit. Insignia and logos shall not be used as emblems, Department level approval of any new operating unit seal, emblem, insignia, or logo required justification on the basis of need, design, reproduction requirements, cost-effectiveness, program mission, and legal considerations in accordance with this Order. A seal is a device, authorized by statute , used for authenticating documents and for other purposes of identification. It consists of a symbolic design and pertinent organizational titles. An emblem is a symbolic design used to identify organizations or institutions within the Department of Commerce.
Emblems expire automatically when an organization or institution terminates.
They may also require redesign and reapproval as the Department level if a major change in organization or mission occurs. Insignia and logos . Insignia and logos are visual devices used to identify publications or publication series, or major program activities. An operating unit program can have no more than one insignia or logo for a specific publication, publication series, or major program activity. Insignia and logos expire automatically at the conclusion of the specific use for which they are authorized.