§ 2.1117. Burden of proof.
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/us/cfr/t10/s§ 2.1117·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The applicant bears the ultimate burden of proof (risk of non-persuasion) with respect to the contention in the proceeding. The proponent of the request for an adjudicatory hearing bears the burden of demonstrating under § 2.1115(b) that an adjudicatory hearing should be held. [69 FR 2267, Jan. 14, 2004]