# 20 CFR § 618.230: Evidence

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.230

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 618.230
- **Heading:** Evidence
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER V—EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > PART 618—TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE UNDER THE TRADE ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED > Subpart B—Petitions, Investigations, and Determinations

## Text

(a) The Department will verify information obtained during an investigation before considering such information in support of a petition.
(b) Evidence may be accepted from such sources including, but not limited to, petitioners, company officials, current and former workers of the firm, customers of the firm, trade associations, union representatives, Federal agencies, and public sources such as State agencies and academic institutions.
(c) The Department may share affidavits, testimonials, news articles, and other types of information proffered in support of a petition with appropriate parties for verification.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 618.100 § 618.100 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.100.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.110 § 618.110 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.110.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.120 § 618.120 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.120.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.200 § 618.200 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.200.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.205 § 618.205 Petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.205.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.210 § 618.210 Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.210.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.215 § 618.215 Public hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.215.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.220 § 618.220 Use of subpoena.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.220.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.225 § 618.225 Criteria for certification of a group of workers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.225.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.230 § 618.230 Evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.230.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.235 § 618.235 Determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.235.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.240 § 618.240 Termination of certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.240.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.245 § 618.245 Reconsideration of termination of an investigation, denial, or termination or partial termination of certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.245.md)
- [20 CFR § 618.250 § 618.250 Amendments of certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-618.250.md)

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