Are we positing the position that the material was found in 2003 but in 'corroded, deteriorated' condition? Perhaps it was, very sensibly, not regarded as being of recent enough origin to qualify as what could be used in a current program and therefore not a violation?

In any case, it is evident that its coming to light is not a new thing at all. The US and "the willing coalition" have been aware of its existence all along.

If it were otherwise, our government would definitely be out there making hay.