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§ 1040.89 Burden of proof.

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Title 10 CFR: Energy › Chapter X: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (GENERAL PROVISIONS) › Part 1040: NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES › Subpart E: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age—Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as Amended › § 1040.89: § 1040.89 Burden of proof.

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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.

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