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Title 15: Commerce and Foreign Trade
Subtitle B: Regulations Relating to Commerce and Foreign Trade (Continued)
CHAPTER IX: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SUBCHAPTER F: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
PART 996: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Subpart D: Other Quality Assurance Program Matters
996.30 - Use of the NOAA emblem.
(a) Use of the NOAA emblem on certified hydrographic products requires separate written permission. Use of the NOAA emblem must satisfy an interest of the Agency, and must not result in embarrassment to the Agency or the Department. If the NOAA emblem is used on products that include other data or products, clear indication shall be made as to what is NOAA certified, and what is not NOAA certified. The inclusion of other data or products will not constitute any endorsement of, or favoritism toward, the other data or products by NOAA. Requests for use of the NOAA emblem shall be submitted in writing to the Quality Assurance Program address, and shall include:
(1) Name and description of the hydrographic product(s) on which the emblem will be displayed.
(2) Name and contact information for the entity requesting use of the NOAA emblem.
(3) Exact samples of all uses intended for the NOAA emblem including text claims with, within, or associated with the hydrographic product, its packaging, and advertising that a reasonable person might associate with the NOAA emblem.
(4) Proof of NOAA certification.
(5) Other relevant information as may later be specified.
(b) [Reserved]
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