§45.57. Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?

43 C.F.R. § 45.57

(a)

Any party who has filed a request for a hearing has the burden of persuasion with respect to the issues of material fact raised by that party.

(b)

The standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 797(e), 811, 823d.

Source: 80 FR 17194, Mar. 31, 2015, unless otherwise noted.