OSM proposed to approve an amendment to Kentucky’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning bonding regulations.

OSM approved an amendment to Texas’ regulatory program under SMCRA covering various areas, including permits, ownership, enforcement, etc.

OSM approved an amendment to Alabama’s regulatory program under SMCRA regarding revegetation success standards.

OSM proposed partial approval of an amendment to Wyoming’s regulatory program under SMCRA that deals with noncoal mine waste, valid existing rights, and individual civil penalties.

OSM proposed to disapprove an amendment to Montana’s regulatory program under SMCRA involving strip and underground mining.

OSM approved an amendment to Utah’s regulatory program under SMCRA pertaining to valid existing rights.

OSM approved an amendment to Tennessee's regulatory program under SMCRA that revises its Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program.

OSM proposed amendments to its abandoned mine land reclamation program under SMCRA that would allow states and Indian tribes to receive limited liability protection for certain noncoal reclamation activities.

OSM proposed to approve an amendment to North Dakota’s regulatory program under SMCRA concerning requirements for electronic applications, among other revisions.

United States v. Cape Flattery Limited, No. 12-00693JMS-BMK (D. Haw. Dec. 21, 2012). Settling OPA defendants responsible for the grounding of a vessel in Oahu, Hawaii, must pay $7.5 million in U.S. removal costs, natural resource damages, and assessment costs.