### Question
How is the term alternative courses of action defined?


### Answer
The term **alternative courses of action** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1532* as the following:

> all alternatives and thus is not limited to original project objectives and agency jurisdiction

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1532*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-ENDANGERED SPECIES**

