46 CFR 401.620 – Burden of proof
(a) In a suspension or revocation hearing, the Director shall have the burden of establishing, by substantial evidence, the grounds for a suspension or revocation of a Certificate of Registration held by a pilot, as stated in the letter addressed to such pilot notifying him of the U.S. Coast Guard intention to suspend or revoke the pilot’s registration.
Terms Used In 46 CFR 401.620
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(b) In a refusal-to-renew-registration hearing, the Director shall have the burden of establishing the grounds for the Director’s determination under § 401.240(c) to deny renewal of the Certificate of Registration.