43 C.F.R. § 4.1194
Burden of proof in suspension or revocation proceedings.
Cite as 43 C.F.R. § 4.1194 (2026)
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]