The National Park Service extended current regulations on recreational snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park for the 2012-2013 winter season.

United States v. McGuire, No. 90-5-1-1-10016 (D. Fla. Nov. 30, 2012). A settling National Marine Sanctuaries Act defendant responsible for the grounding of a vessel in the Florida Keys must pay $540,000 in response costs and damages to sanctuary resources.

The president proclaimed November 15, 2012, as America Recycles Day.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to Texas' regulatory program under SMCRA that concern, among other things, criteria for permit approval or denial, mining in previously mined areas, revegetation standards, alternative enforcement, and requirements for new permits for persons succeeding to rights granted under a permit.

DOI announced the availability of the Phase II Draft Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Review describing and proposing two additional early restoration projects intended to continue the process of restoring natural resources and services injured or lost as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The president proclaimed October 21 through October 27, 2012, as National Forest Products Week.

The president established Chimney Rock in southwestern Colorado as a national monument.

OSM approved revisions to Texas' regulatory program under SMCRA regarding annual permit fees.

OSM approved revision to Montana's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning statutory definitions of approximate original contour, in situ coal gasification, and recovery fluid.

OSM proposed to approve several revisions to Mississippi's regulatory program under SMCRA that are no less stringent than the federal program and would improve operational efficiency.