So how hard do people think it is to apply and obtain a Phase 1 exploration permit in Florida?

I didn't ask how hard it was to complete and submit on a monthly basis daily logs, something Seafarers has failed to do on multiple occasions. Just what does the FBAR need?

Let's see, shall we? And someone please explain what is sooooooooo hard about this.

1A-31.050 Permit Issuance.
The division shall only issue a permit when:
(1) The applicant has supplied evidence of sufficient financial ability to conduct the permitted activities;
(2) The applicant has demonstrated that project participants including subcontractors possess sufficient qualifications, resources, and abilities to successfully complete the permitted activities;
(3) The applicant has supplied a letter of intent from a professional underwater archaeologist who has agreed to serve as project archaeologist;
(4) The applicant has demonstrated that proposed project activities will utilize professionally accepted techniques for exploration, identification, recovery, recording, conservation and/or stabilization, and analysis of archaeological materials recovered;
(5) The applicant has supplied an adequate plan for the conservation and/or stabilization, analysis, and curation of all archaeological materials recovered, records, and other materials resulting from the permitted activities, including facilities if appropriate; and
(6) The division has determined that activities allowed under the permit are consistent with the requirements of this rule.
Rulemaking Authority 267.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 267.031(2), (5)(i), (k), (o), 267.061(1) FS. History–New 7-20-09.

Now if the applicant doesn't know for example, that a 3 sq mile area is the maximum allowed, then perhaps the Division could conclude the applicant isn't qualified or simply have them re-apply.

But this isn't "rocket surgery" as anyone can see.