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Certification During the initial planning stages of the development, the landowner should consider and design an environmental plan which incorporates the recommendations provided by New York Audubon in the Conservation Guide. In order to recognize the positive conservation efforts undertaken by the planners, the landowner may apply for provisional certification (Certificates of Achievement for Environmental Planning) in the following areas: Wildlife Conservation, Habitat Enhancement, Waste Management, Energy Efficiency, and Water Conservation. Certificates are based upon standards established by New York Audubon for each site. The landowner must submit a specific proposal for implementation for each area. Permanent certification is based upon review by New York Audubon of proposed plans in each of the areas and the landowner securing the necessary governmental permits to construct. A more detailed description of the certification process and criteria of environmental planning areas is available upon request. Other Services Upon registering in the program, the landowner will receive a Certificate of Registration as well as a subscription to Field Notes, the publication of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System. It is understood that the landowner will have limited access to New York Audubon staff via telephone and mail during the planning and development phases. Should it-be necessary, we %rill also be available for additional planning services and agency meetings on an additional fee basis. Membership Fee Membership in the Audubon Signature Cooperative Sanctuary Program is $4,500. This fee includes all of the services listed above and includes the period of time from registration until completion of the project (or until the project is terminated due to lack of permits, insufficient funding, or any other reason). The $4,500 includes an initial site visit by an Audubon staff member, if desired, and the required final audit (after construction) site visit. Please note that both site visits do not include travel expenses. AUDUBON SIGNATURE STATUS REQUIREMENTS Upon completion of the project, the landowner may apply for the designation of Audubon Signature Status. The granting of Audubon Signature Status will be contingent upon a final audit including: 1) a site visit by a New York Audubon staff person after construction of the project; 2) implementation and compliance with proposals for each area of Environmental Planning Certification; i 3) performance and completion of all development and conservation activities. VI-33