Time Table for File Vault 2 FIPS-140-2 Certification

I believe I read something that Lion/File Vault 2 encryption was submitted to NIST for FIPS-140-2 certification.   I know that IOS 5 is first to be certified, but does anyone know the time table for Lion/File Vault 2 to be certified?     I was told a few months ago that it would be certified by 12/31/2011.   Any update would be appreciated.  

Disclosure: I work for NIST, but not in the Computer Security Div. (the group that issues the certificates).
Looking at the NIST list of validated modules, Lion's crypto module recieved its certification on 3/30/12, but I don't know if this applies to all apps or just the libraries.  It doesn't apply to 3rd party apps yet (note says it will be re-evaluated for that use).  I wouldn't think File Vault is a "third party" app. 
I'll post more if I find out anything.

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