EPA proposed updates to the 1992 Manual of Protective Action Guides and Protective Actions for Nuclear Incidents and seeks public comment.

BLM proposed to amend the commercial oil shale regulations on the royalty system and environmental protection requirements.

The president proclaimed October 2012 as National Energy Action Month.

The president issued an order that prohibits the acquisition of four U.S. wind farm project companies by the Ralls Corporation for reasons of national security.

EPA issued its draft guidance on permitting for oil and gas hydraulic fracturing operations using diesel fuels as a fracturing fluid and seeks public comment. 

The USDA proposed to amend several sections of the "Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement." 

The president called for an expedited review of pipeline projects to improve the nation's energy infrastructure, to reduce reliance on foreign oil, and to enhance energy security.

DOE seeks public comment on whether the FY 2005 alternative fuel consumption baseline should include alternative fuel consumed by exempt vehicles and low-speed electric vehicles. 

DOE proposed rulemaking to implement a reduction in petroleum consumption and an increase in alternative fuel consumption for federal fleets.

EPA withdrew its final rulemaking for the renewable fuel standard program that was promulgated on January 5, 2012, due to adverse comment.