[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 43, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 43CFR17.312] [Page 403] 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 Sec. Sec. 17.311(b) and 17.311(c), is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.