# 13 C.F.R. § 134.308 (2026): Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 13 C.F.R. § 134.308 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 13 CFR: Business Credit and Assistance / Chapter I: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / Part 134: RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS / Subpart C: Rules of Practice for Appeals From Size Determinations and NAICS Code Designations / § 134.308: § 134.308   Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations.

## Text

(a) Evidence not previously presented to the Area Office which issued the size determination being appealed will not be considered by a Judge unless:
(1) The Judge, on his or her own initiative, orders the submission of such evidence; or
(2) A motion is filed and served establishing good cause for the submission of such evidence. The offered new evidence must be filed and served with the motion.
(b) If the submission of evidence is ordered by a Judge, and the party in possession of that evidence does not submit it, the Judge may draw adverse inferences against that party.
[61 FR 2683, Jan. 29, 1996, as amended at 67 FR 47250, July 18, 2002]

## Nearby sections

- [13 C.F.R. § 134.301 (2026) § 134.301   Scope of the rules in this subpart C.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_301.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.302 (2026) § 134.302   Who may appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_302.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.303 (2026) § 134.303   Advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_303.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.304 (2026) § 134.304   Commencement of appeals from size determinations and NAICS code designations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_304.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.305 (2026) § 134.305   The appeal petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_305.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.306 (2026) § 134.306   Transmission of the case file and solicitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_306.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.307 (2026) § 134.307   Service and filing requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_307.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.308 (2026) § 134.308   Limitation on new evidence and adverse inference from non-submission in appeals from size determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_308.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.309 (2026) § 134.309   Response to an appeal petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_309.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.310 (2026) § 134.310   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_310.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.311 (2026) § 134.311   Oral hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_311.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.312 (2026) § 134.312   Evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_312.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.313 (2026) § 134.313   Applicability of subpart B provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_313.md)
- [13 C.F.R. § 134.314 (2026) § 134.314   Standard of review and burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T13_P134_S134_314.md)

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