Uploading to NEW isn't the obstacle, Petter and I (or others) can take
care of that.
It's the review that appears to have stalled, so on the contrary, that
would actually be a good opportunity to insert yourself, if you like.
The review seems the most important part here, as it is a core package
and one must also consider how it ties into/affects the overall ecosystem.
In my final check before an upload to NEW, I myself wouldn't (couldn't)
check this integration part too much, and would entrust that this had
been settled by the active reviewers.