No, the OCMs and PMs are still the waiver handling authority.
Coming from the IWC CM
"IT2 -
In the last few months, the process has, unfortunately, changed. Waivers are
no longer being granted by the OCMs. You will need to request an exception to
policy from the Admiral (RADM Nowell - OPNAV N13). Attached is the ETP
template....."
Yeah.....they never gave out waivers or ETPs for applications to OCS before this CNP...I believe this is the only CNP that has allowed any ETP, with the others you either met it or you didn't.
This will be my last response. Good luck to everyone on this board and to future posters.
Make sure you do your research in addition to listening to the advice on this board. Take some of it with a grain of salt.