Seems that Nintendo is still iffy on releasing the game out here. As a result, the game is a no-show at E3.
When asked if Fire Emblem was still coming out in the US at the E3 Nintendo press conference, the statement given was that the game was still unconfirmed despite internet rumors that it would be coming out here.
This sort of unconfirmation spells doubt on a US release. If Nintendo doesn't announce the title soon, don't expect a 2002 release, if at all.