Affirmative defense

Affirmative defense means, in the context of an enforcement proceeding, a response or a 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 § 63.822

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Scoping language

All terms used in this subpart that are not defined below have the meaning given to them in the CAA and in subpart A of this part.

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