10 CFR § 1040.89 - Burden of proof.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t10/s1040.89"
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title: "10 CFR § 1040.89 - Burden of proof."
title_number: 10
title_name: "Energy"
section_number: "1040.89"
section_name: "Burden of proof."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS)"
part_number: "1040"
part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "20 U.S.C. 1681-1686; 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-7, 3601-3631, 5891, 6101-6107, 7101"
regulatory_source: "45 FR 40515, June 13, 1980, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1040.89 Burden of proof.

The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in §§ 1040.86 and 1040.87 is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.