Your words ring true, Brother bullhorn.
Daniel and the Administrators are familiar with how members qualify for FEB status and the restricted area available for posting. TFES in whatever transition that would become apparent must respect the FEB process, recognize the current qualifying members and advance continued admission potential, and not change the nature of access that could impair important research such as your study.
I am pleased that your professorial duties have wained enough allowing your thoughts on this and that travels to favorite "elevated" regions were possible and enjoyable.