40 CFR § 7.160 - Burden of proof.

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title: "40 CFR § 7.160 - Burden of proof."
title_number: 40
title_name: "Protection of Environment"
section_number: "7.160"
section_name: "Burden of proof."
chapter_name: "ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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part_name: "NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY"
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regulatory_source: "49 FR 1659, Jan. 12, 1984, unless otherwise noted."
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# 7.160 Burden of proof.

The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in §§ 7.150 and 7.155 is on the recipient of EPA financial assistance.