# 29 C.F.R. § 2570.157 (2026): Allocation of burden of proof

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_157

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 2570.157 (2026)
- **Heading:** Allocation of burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter XXV: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 2570: PROCEDURAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT / Subpart H: Procedures for Issuance of Findings Under ERISA Sec. 3(40) / § 2570.157: § 2570.157   Allocation of burden of proof.

## Text

For purposes of a final decision under § 2570.158 (Decision of the Administrative Law Judge) or § 2570.159 (Review by the Secretary), the petitioner shall have the burden of proof as to whether it meets 29 CFR 2510.3-40.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.150 (2026) § 2570.150   Scope of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_150.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.151 (2026) § 2570.151   In general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_151.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.152 (2026) § 2570.152   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_152.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.153 (2026) § 2570.153   Parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_153.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.154 (2026) § 2570.154   Filing and contents of petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_154.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.155 (2026) § 2570.155   Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_155.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.156 (2026) § 2570.156   Expedited proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_156.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.157 (2026) § 2570.157   Allocation of burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_157.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.158 (2026) § 2570.158   Decision of the Administrative Law Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_158.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2570.159 (2026) § 2570.159   Review by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2570_S2570_159.md)

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