IMO different take on what should be done.
If you KNOW there will be delays -get something else moving-DO NOT sit on your butt and just wait!
Thats WRONG-Just sit and wait for PERMITS--CRAZY.
Joel is doing what many other would do--find an alternative.
If you have ever been involved w/the Government-you should recognize this statement
"""""""HURRY UP AND WAIT.""""""""""""""""""