1. Regulations
  2. title 6
  3. chapter I
  4. part 115
  5. subpart B
  6. subjgrp 47
  7. § 115.172

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§ 115.172 - Evidentiary standard for administrative investigations.

When an administrative investigation is undertaken, the agency shall impose no standard higher than a preponderance of the evidence in determining whether allegations of sexual abuse are substantiated.

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 552a; 8 U.S.C. 1103, 1182, 1223, 1224, 1225, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1231, 1251, 1253, 1255, 1330, 1362; 18 U.S.C. 4002, 4013(c)(4); Pub. L. 107-296, 116 Stat. 2135 (6 U.S.C. 101,

SOURCE: 79 FR 13165, Mar. 7, 2014, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 6 CFR 115.172