CFR > Title 10 - 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 (§1040.81 to §1040.89-13) > 1040.89—Burden of proof.

1040.89—Burden of proof.

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.