43 CFR 4.1048 - What is the standard of proof?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: May 13, 2024

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§ 4.1048 - What is the standard of proof?

The ALJ will consider a criterion to be met if the evidence establishes a reasonable likelihood of the validity of the facts related to the criteria. Conclusive proof of the facts relating to a criterion shall not be required in order for the criterion to be considered met.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301,503; 25 U.S.C. 9,372,410,2201

source: 36 FR 7186, Apr. 15, 1971, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 4.1048