How long for new ports to be available?

[David Nicholls]

I noticed a newly uploaded portfile for an application (MissFITS) that 
is not yet available for installing from the Macports site.  Its ticket 
number is 22988.

What is required, and how long does it normally take, for new ports to 
graduate to the site?

I presume I can run it as local port install file if I want to? Or is 
this not a good idea?

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