1. Regulations
  2. title 45
  3. chapter XI
  4. part 1149
  5. subpart F
  6. § 1149.48

View all text of Subpart F [§ 1149.26 - § 1149.56]

§ 1149.48 - Who has the burden of proof?

(a) The NEA must prove your liability and any aggravating factors by a preponderance of the evidence.

(b) You must prove any affirmative defenses and any mitigating factors by a preponderance of the evidence.

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. App. 8G(a)(2); 20 U.S.C. 959; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.

SOURCE: 79 FR 67081, Nov. 12, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 45 CFR 1149.48