§20.701. Standard of proof.
33 C.F.R. § 20.701
The party that bears the burden of proof shall prove his or her case or affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 7702; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. 2(73).
Source
Source: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.