Are the Following Statements $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : l = 9 \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { A } } : l < 9$

Are the following statements $\mathrm { H } _ { 0 } : l = 9 \mathrm { H } _ { \mathrm { A } } : l < 9$ a valid pair of null and alternative hypotheses?

A) No, there are no parameters contained in these statements
B) No, l cannot be a parameter
C) Yes, these statements have two non-overlapping hypotheses and compare a parameter to a value
D) Yes, these statements have two non-overlapping hypotheses and compare two parameters