### Question
How is the term alternative method of compliance defined?


### Answer
The term **alternative method of compliance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7651a* as the following:

> a method of compliance in accordance with one or more of the following authorities:


(A) a substitution plan submitted and approved in accordance with subsections [3](#7651a_3_target) 7651c(b) and (c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Codification**

