### Question
Can you define what alternative system means?


### Answer
**Alternative system** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 1414b*:

> any method for the management of sewage sludge or industrial waste which does not require a permit under this Act

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1414b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-OCEAN DUMPING > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION**

