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EPA and Corps of Engineers Release a Proposed New Definition of “Waters of the United States,” Limiting Federal Jurisdiction By Karl R. Heisler, Peter Hsiao, Douglas A. Henderson, Zaheer H. Tajani, Sydney Weiss, & Brittany Shaar Environmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2026 In the continuing battle to define “waters of the United States,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a pre-publication Proposed Rule on November 17 redefining WOTUS.
Extended Producer Responsibility Laws in 2025 By Sydney Weiss & Emily N. Masalski Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility laws represent a pivotal shift in environmental policy, encouraging producers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer waste. EPR laws are designed to reduce landfill waste; promote recycling, composting, and use of post-consumer recycled content; and require manufacturers to address the environmental impact of their products. These laws require “producers” (typically defined as those who manufacture the package) to manage the collection, recycling, or disposal of products after they have reached the end of their useful lives, typically by financing recycling programs or implementing take-back programs.

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