# 7 CFR § 2.8: Delegations of authority to agency heads to order that the United States flag be flown at half-staff

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 CFR § 2.8
- **Heading:** Delegations of authority to agency heads to order that the United States flag be flown at half-staff
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 7—Agriculture > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Agriculture > PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT > Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture

## Text

Pursuant to section 5 of Proclamation 3044, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 4, each general officer and agency head is delegated authority to order that the United States flag shall be flown at half-staff on buildings and grounds under his or her jurisdiction or control. This authority shall be exercised in accordance with directives promulgated by the Director, Office of Operations.

## Nearby sections

- [7 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Establishment of the Department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.1.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Authority of the Secretary to prescribe regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.2.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Authority of the Secretary to delegate authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.3.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 General officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.4.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 Order in which officers of the Department shall act as Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.5.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Designation of first assistants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.6.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.7 § 2.7 Authority to supervise and direct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.7.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.8 § 2.8 Delegations of authority to agency heads to order that the United States flag be flown at half-staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.8.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.9 § 2.9 Additional delegations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.9.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.10 § 2.10 Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.10.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.11 § 2.11 New principles and periodic reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.11.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.12 § 2.12 Secretary and general officers not precluded from exercising delegated powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.12.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.13 § 2.13 Status of prior delegations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.13.md)
- [7 CFR § 2.14 § 2.14 Deputy Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-7-2.14.md)

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