21.   But because of changes in federal law since then, no state agency currently has the authority to issue permits.

22.   But because of an oversight, no state agency had the authority, under Federal law, to issue the permits.

23.   But Congress did not require that municipal agencies that issue building permits enforce the law.

24.   But Ericsson feels sure the EPA permit will be issued, though it is still undergoing review.

25.   But even Diller said the EPA probably does not have enough resources to keep on top of megafarming issues after permits are issued.

26.   But no further permits have been issued, leaving hundreds of students who have sneaked in over the years studying illegally in the West Bank.

27.   But they scoff at the idea that permits would be issued to criminals or lunatics.

28.   But those dreams were dashed when a judge blocked officials from distributing applications after a vendor association filed suit to prevent the city from issuing the permits.

29.   But this week, the department approved a proposal to alter the building, Visconti said, though no permits had been issued.

30.   By issuing permits, he added, Forest Service officials can keep track of what harvest there is.