22 CFR § 1508.855 - Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?

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title: "22 CFR § 1508.855 - Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?"
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section_name: "Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?"
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part_name: "GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)"
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# 1508.855 Who has the burden of proof in a debarment action?

(a) We have the burden to prove that a cause for debarment exists.

(b) Once a cause for debarment is established, you as a respondent have the burden of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the debarring official that you are presently responsible and that debarment is not necessary.