NAW v. Feldon: Bench Trial Day Three Summary (July 15, 2026)

Short summary

Day three of the NAW v. Feldon bench trial featured expert testimony on Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act's impact on supply chains and interstate commerce. Dr. Douglas Thomas testified that state-specific EPR compliance obligations could disrupt regional and national distribution networks, while Dr. Calvin Lakhan argued that broad EPR programs are less effective and disproportionately impact low-income consumers. Oregon's cross-examination explored whether concerns reflect policy design choices rather than constitutional defects.

• •Expert testimony highlighted Oregon EPR law's potential disruption to interstate supply chains
• •Dr. Lakhan argued broad EPR programs are less effective and disproportionately harm low-income consumers
• •Oregon cross-examined whether concerns are policy design issues rather than constitutional defects

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