Yup it is still going on.
Sadly the reason why the permits took so long is somewhere along the line they were lost. I am told that the lost permits are being rushed now. I was hesitant to post any updates since I really have no idea how long this will take this time. The waiting period is normally 4 weeks, so hopefully less time then that due to the rush.
I hate the waiting game
If you have any questions just pm or call me.
Cheers,
Matt