Affirmative defense

Affirmative defense means, in the context of an enforcement proceeding, a response or defense put forward by a defendant, regarding which the defendant has the burden of proof, and the merits of which are independently and objectively evaluated in a judicial or administrative proceeding.

Source

40 CFR § 63.12005

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Scoping language

Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act, in 63.2, and in this section, as follows:

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