Howdy --
I've said more about this in other topics, but the short version is that I don't have any information on this (I'm a contractor on the development team for the exams, but I don't have any involvement in any other business / management / logistics aspects of certification). SunEd headquarters (which includes the certification department) is on a full holiday shut-down this week, so there is a good chance that I won't even be able to reach anyone who could answer these questions.
I'm so sorry about all this confusion and frustration, and I wish I had better news or something *useful* to say about it
In the meantime, I will still try to get ahold of anyone who might have the answers.
--Kathy