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

1. (1) Was an employee of the agency at the time of death; and

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

   1. (i) A criminal act;
   2. (ii) An act of terrorism;
   3. (iii) A natural disaster; or
   4. (iv) Other circumstances, as determined by the President.

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

1. (1) Unlawful or negligent action of the employee;
2. (2) Willful misconduct of the employee; or
3. (3) Activities unrelated to the employee's status as a Federal employee.