[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR90.16] [Page 416] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 90_NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AGE IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE--Table of Contents Subpart B_What is Age Discrimination? Sec. 90.16 Burden of proof. The burden of proving that an age distinction or other action falls within the exceptions outlined in Sec. Sec. 90.14 and 90.15 is on the recipient of Federal financial assistance.