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Beginning in FY 2007, which starts on October 1, 2006, all Federal preparedness funding will be conditioned upon full compliance with the NIMS. By completing the FY 2005 activities as well as the FY2006 activities outlined in this matrix, States and Territories will have achieved what is considered to be full NIMS implementation by FY 2007. Completion of the FY 2006 actions will result in a Statewide infrastructure that will support NIMS implementation among all State and Territorial agencies as well as at the Tribal and local levels. The effective and consistent implementation of the NIMS in every State and Territory will result in a strengthened national capability to prepare for, respond to and recover from any type of incident. The matrix identifies activities that are underway by the NIMS Integration Center to support the effective implementation ofNIMS as well as activities that will be required for NIMS implementation in future years. The matrix also provides information on where to find technical assistance resources to support these compliance actions. For example, the National Incident Management Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST) is a product designed to assist communities in determining their current NIMS compliance baseline. The NIMS is much more than just a list of required elements; it is a new approach to the way we prepare for and manage incidents, one that will lead to a more effective utilization of resources and enhanced prevention, preparedness and response capabilities. Moreover, full NIMS implementation is a dynamic and multi-year phase- in process with important linkages to the National Response Plan (NRP), the Goal and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Future refinement to the NIMS will evolve as policy and technical issues are further developed and clarified at the national level. This may well result in additional requirements being issued by the NIC as to what will constitute continuous full NIMS compliance in FY2007 and beyond. More information on NIMS and NIMS compliance, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the NIMS Integration Center Web page (http://www.fema.gov/nims). G-3