The Army Corps continues to resist approving the more than 40-page study plan the scientists submitted in the fall of 2002. The Corps is asking for more specifics. To address the Corps' concerns and to provide more specifics, the scientists need to see the bones to assess their current condition. However, the Corps apparently won't allow a condition assessment until after they approve the final study plan.The scientists may need to return to the Court to seek help through a morass of constraints. Out-of-pocket legal expenses continue. [Link added - mb]