But as far as action by the new examiner goes, it sure seems that the new examiner - a PTO representative in the same GAU - would certainly have access to the exact and complete amended, recertified patent (and all related documentation), and could therefore act on it as appropriate/desired. He should not have to wait for (the formality of) publication in the Gazette. But there's that darned "should" word! (and "could" word, and "would" word).

FWIW,

SGE