There was a lot of talk last year about the broken NOF process and WDFW submitting for their own permit. Talk of that died down once an agreement was reached.
From what I recall, NOAA said it would take 12-18 months to issue a permit. Seemed like a long time when they pretty much rubber stamp the NOF agreement.
Of course the season would have been over by the time had a permit was issued.
NOAA also kept stating that it was in the best interest of the state to come to an agreement with the tribes.

Is the option for the state to get their own permit still an option? If so, if hope they have been working on it for the 2017 season since last spring.
Just looking for input from those that know more about this process then I do.
Feel free to correct anything I may have stated above as well, as that is what I recall from earlier this year.
Thanks
SF