43 C.F.R. § 4.1194 Burden of proof in suspension or revocation proceedings.
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
In proceedings to suspend or revoke a permit, OSM shall have the burden of going forward to establish a prima facie case for suspension or revocation of the permit. The ultimate burden of persuasion that the permit should not be suspended or revoked shall rest with the permittee. [43 FR 34386, Aug. 3, 1978. Redesignated at 67 FR 61510, Oct. 1, 2002]
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 4—DEPARTMENT HEARINGS AND APPEALS PROCEDURES
Subpart L—Special Rules Applicable to Surface Coal Mining Hearings and Appeals
Proceedings for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Under Section
§ 4.1194 Burden of proof in suspension or revocation proceedings.

