All 2010 X35d X5s deliveries delayed until after October 19?

[M3Law]

Hello All. So I've been checking on the progress of my newly minted 2010 X5 35d. Assembly of the vehicle was completed September 29. When speaking with the BMW call line to receive "real time" updates on the delivery (I need to arrange an air flight to the dealer in another state I've used for the last three BMW's) the operator seems confused as to why the vehicle hasn't been turned over to the carrier for transport and sees some "interesting" information on her screen. She can report that the vehicle was "turned over to the sales department on October 6th" but recommends I call the dealer to determine a possible delivery date.
I call the dealer, who has been following the vehicle's progress daily, and was told they to have received some "interesting information". Specifically, that all 2010 X35d X5s have not yet received EPA certification and that the certification is not expected until October 19th. Prior to that date, regardless of completion, the vehicles cannot be sold to the customer.
So it seems that everyone's 2010 35d X5 is on a "slow road to China..."

By the way, fantastic forum with helpful information and good cheer. Thought I'd contribute in some small way. I look forward to graduating into the X5 fraternity "up" from the previous M3 and 335 classes.
M3Law