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    The International Dark Sky Place certification process involves 3 phases - an initial inquiry, formal application, and certification. The initial inquiry phase involves the applicant reviewing eligibility requirements with IDA staff over 45 days on average. Next, the formal application phase involves the applicant developing a detailed application with IDA staff over 1-3 years on average. Finally, the certification phase involves review of the application by the Dark Sky Places Committee over 90-150 days on average, followed by final approval by the IDA Board of Directors if approved. The process aims to recognize areas maintaining excellent night sky quality and dark sky preservation efforts.

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    The International Dark Sky Place certification process involves 3 phases - an initial inquiry, formal application, and certification. The initial inquiry phase involves the applicant reviewing eligibility requirements with IDA staff over 45 days on average. Next, the formal application phase involves the applicant developing a detailed application with IDA staff over 1-3 years on average. Finally, the certification phase involves review of the application by the Dark Sky Places Committee over 90-150 days on average, followed by final approval by the IDA Board of Directors if approved. The process aims to recognize areas maintaining excellent night sky quality and dark sky preservation efforts.

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    International Dark Sky Place (Idsp) Application Process: Phase Ii: Formal Application Phase Iii: Certification

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    The International Dark Sky Place certification process involves 3 phases - an initial inquiry, formal application, and certification. The initial inquiry phase involves the applicant reviewing eligibility requirements with IDA staff over 45 days on average. Next, the formal application phase involves the applicant developing a detailed application with IDA staff over 1-3 years on average. Finally, the certification phase involves review of the application by the Dark Sky Places Committee over 90-150 days on average, followed by final approval by the IDA Board of Directors if approved. The process aims to recognize areas maintaining excellent night sky quality and dark sky preservation efforts.

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    INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PLACE (IDSP)

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    PHASE III: CERTIFICATION
    PHASE II: FORMAL APPLICATION Applicant waits while review is in process

    PHASE I: INITIAL INQUIRY With support from IDA staff, applicant


    Average Timeline: 90-150 days
    actively works to meet the application
    Applicant reviews eligibility with IDA
    requirements.
    staff; notifies IDA of intent to pursue
    IDSP application
    Average Timeline: 1-3 years
    Average Timeline: 45 days*
    STEP 1: Application is reviewed by
    DSPC. One of the following
    STEP 1: The applicant works closely outcomes occur:
    with IDSP Manager to develop >Application is approved by DSPC -
    STEP 1: The applicant reviews application is submitted for
    certification process; indicates application in accordance with
    appropriate guidelines approval by IDA Board of Directors
    interest in the program >Application is approved by DSPC
    >Anytime; via darksky.org >Anytime, ongoing; Via email with
    IDSP staff/manager with conditions - application is
    revised, applicant may resubmit
    STEP 2: The applicant receives an anytime for re-review by DSPC
    assessment of site eligibility and STEP 2: With IDSP Manager
    approval, the applicant submits an >Application is rejected - updated
    IDSP category recommendation application may be eligible for
    from IDA staff application for Dark Sky Places
    Committee (DSPC) review submission at future deadline
    >Within 30 days of initial inquiry
    submission; Via communication >On or before submission deadline
    for review at the following STEP 2: DSPC submits
    with IDSP staff recommendations to IDA Board for
    committee meeting; Via submission
    to IDSP Program Manager final approval
    STEP 3: After eligibility is >Board approves or returns the
    determined by IDA staff, the application 10 business days after
    applicant notifies IDA of intent to DSPC approval
    pursue formal Dark Sky Place
    certification STEP 3: New IDSP is certified upon
    >Timeline varies based on eligibility Board Approval
    and guideline requirements; >Announcement is coordinated
    Applicant confirms intent with IDSP with IDA staff at the applicant’s
    staff via written communication discretion

    *Phase I timeline varies depending on eligibility status and complexity of proposed place

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