Joe,
Bruce Kitelinger, ASI at Seattle FSDO told me they either can't or won't do any EA-B inspections (forgot the reason). He may have said it isn't funded anymore.
Whatever the reason, I think this might be a good time for EAA to propose an alternative.
I was thinking maybe EAA Technical Counselors could do the final inspection for Light Sport. Of course, without declaring or signing any airworthiness declaration, same as all TC inspections to avoid liability. The builder should declare airworthiness or condition and take the liability.
Since no inspection at all is required for up to 254 pound ultralights, it seems logical a limited inspection for Light Sport up to say 496 pounds could be tried.
I think in the UK, LAA (Light Aircraft Association) does registration.
EAA could offer to take over Light Sport registration and safety tracking. FAA would still issue N numbers to builders for $5.
President Trump ordered reduced regulation from agencies like FAA with his order to drop two rules for each new reg.
Might be a good time for the regulation relief that Paul Poberezny dreamed of and worked for his entire life through EAA.
EAA could help the FAA by finding ideas for rules that need to be dropped.