My recent experience getting a permit:

Still no overnight anchoring permitted, so we'll stop there first on our way into Christiansted. Said they are reviewing the rules and might consider overnight again in the future - was vague, but said they had a couple incidents that caused them to shut it down.

I emailed CHRI_Permits@nps.gov with permit, vessel registration, DL, and charter agreement. Waited 2 weeks and then called the office. Received the permit about an hour later by email.

Website rules state "Possession of fishing equipment is prohibited". The rules they emailed with the permit say "Fishing equipment must be stowed away. May not be visible to the public eye." One of the rangers confirmed this is fine.