1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I
  4. part 20
  5. subpart G
  6. § 20.701

View all text of Subpart G [§ 20.701 - § 20.710]

§ 20.701 - Standard of proof.

The party that bears the burden of proof shall prove his or her case or affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321; 42 U.S.C. 9609; 46 U.S.C. 7701, 7702; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para. 2(73).

SOURCE: CGD 98-3472, 64 FR 28062, May 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 20.701