40 CFR 78.12 - Standard of review.
§ 78.12
Standard of review.
(a)
On appeal of a decision of the Administrator prior to which there was an opportunity for public comment:
(1)
Except as provided under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, the petitioner shall have the burden of going forward and of persuasion to show that a finding of fact or conclusion of law underlying the decision is clearly erroneous or that an exercise of discretion or policy determination underlying the decision is arbitrary and capricious or otherwise warrants review.
(2)
The owners and operators of the source or unit involved shall have the burden of persuasion that an Acid Rain permit NOX Budget permit, CAIR permit, or other federally enforceable permit was properly issued or should be issued.
(b)
On appeal of a decision of the Administrator not covered by paragraph (a) of this section, the Administrator shall have the burden of going forward to show the rational basis for the decision. The petitioner shall have the burden of persuasion to show that a finding of fact or conclusion of law underlying the decision is clearly erroneous or that an exercise of discretion or policy determination underlying the decision is arbitrary and capricious or otherwise warrants review.
[58 FR 3760, Jan. 11, 1993, as amended at 62 FR 55488, Oct. 24, 1997; 66 FR 12978, Mar. 1, 2001; 69 FR 21645, Apr. 21, 2004; 70 FR 25339, May 12, 2005]
Title 40 published on 2012-07-01
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