As part of an ongoing "effort to safely and efficiently integrate UAS into the NAS [national airspace system]," the FAA is working to develop six test sites for autonomous aerial systems, and would like input from the public: http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/. It appears they are taking suggestions on all aspects of site requirements, making this a very exciting opportunity for this community. See the following link for more information, and for directions on how to submit comments: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-05735_PI.pdf.
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It might be good to think about going via RCAPA for input. This is an important one as any UAS that you intend to fly for fun or profit in the future is very likely to need to pass through these places, for a fee of course.
We have it on good authority that the NRPM is being pushed back and all the Police forces lining up will have to use the same old COA paperwork for a while yet. The FAA don't bend to congress quite so easily!
http://www.suasnews.com/2012/03/13008/congressional-cajoling-begets...