§20.703. Presumptions.

33 C.F.R. § 20.703

In each administrative hearing, a presumption—

(a)

Imposes on the party against whom it lies the burden of going forward with evidence to rebut or meet the presumption; but

(b)

Does not shift the burden of proof in the sense of the risk of non-persuasion.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

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: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.