I'm not surprised that's a Washington Post reporter's take, but given the same information I have a different take: this is very much the FAA's fault. This is a billion dollar development program and the FAA ought to be able to get someone in state for oversight, or allow remote oversight in cases where they can't get their guy there promptly (because, don't forget, of a different government bureaucracy, not SpaceX). Also they should be easier to reach.
By saying that SpaceX "must provide adequate notice of its launch schedule", they are basically saying that it's unreasonable for anyone to try a fast-paced space development program. SpaceX has to slow down so the FAA isn't inconvenienced by having to hire a local inspector, or having the inspector wait idle a few days, or keep their phone on and travel on short notice, or figure out remote inspections. Which is just the epitome of government bureaucracy.
Fake news. Debris was not dumped over the town. SpaceX wants to make Brownsville nicer because they are hiring thousands of employees who will live there.
By saying that SpaceX "must provide adequate notice of its launch schedule", they are basically saying that it's unreasonable for anyone to try a fast-paced space development program. SpaceX has to slow down so the FAA isn't inconvenienced by having to hire a local inspector, or having the inspector wait idle a few days, or keep their phone on and travel on short notice, or figure out remote inspections. Which is just the epitome of government bureaucracy.