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33 U.S.C. 4281: Strategy for improving post-consumer materials management and water managementText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§4281. Strategy for improving post-consumer materials management and water management

(a)  In general

Not later than 1 year after December 18, 2020, the EPA Administrator shall, in consultation with stakeholders, develop a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure for the purpose of reducing plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in waterways and oceans.

(b)  Release

On development of the strategy under subsection (a), the EPA Administrator shall⁠—

(1)  distribute the strategy to States; and

(2)  make the strategy publicly available, including for use by⁠—

(A)  for-profit private entities involved in post-consumer materials management; and

(B)  other nongovernmental entities.

( Pub. L. 116–224, title III, § 301 , Dec. 18, 2020 , 134 Stat. 1092 .)