Whoppity...
I am no expert and would not like to comment on the specifics, but if as you suggest the situation is that:
"there were around 600 RFs however, it is unlikely that there are really more than 300"
...is it not fair that a clearout was perhaps needed and possibly welcome?
I'm not arguing for or against the regulations, just questioning the situation and the fact that perhaps something needed to stimulate the effort? We are all quick to comment but a bit slower to act, maybe?