So what many of us suspected he meant was somewhat confirmed! I am guessing he meant - the final draft of the NWBO p3 pub now though and not necessarily a publication date but that he knows that the "Final" draft of NWBO pub has been "Finally" submitted.
I don't believe Chris read the paper. I think he is excited about reading it and he anticipates the publication any day now. (so he can read it). JMHO. I hope he is right and that we do see the article soon, you never know :)