http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Program-Authorizations.htmIt is the PA that takes precedence, so it doesn't matter what the 1420 says, the PA overrides that, so a person can apply based on the 1420 then get pro X'd at NRC, the PM has no discretion on the PA, unless the PA stipulates a waiver option.
I know several AD that have been screwed by the 1420
The link above takes you to the PA's. I based what I could apply for on 1420 but when I looked at the PA's I noticed I was actually eligible for a few more programs than I first thought.
My OR said he expects results at the latest on Monday.