50 CFR § 221.57 - Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?
§ 221.57 Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?
(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.