[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 43, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 43CFR17.312] [Page 395] TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR PART 17--NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR--Table of Contents Subpart C--Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age Sec. 17.312 Burden of proof. The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in Secs. 17.311(b) and 17.311(c), is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.