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<br /> <br />The matrix also provides information on where to find technical assistance resources to support <br />these compliance actions. For example, the National Incident Management Capability <br />Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST) is an example of a product designed to assist <br />communities in determining their current NIMS compliance baseline. The NIMS is much more <br />than just a list of required elements; it is a new approach to the way we prepare for and manage <br />incidents, one that will lead to a more effective utilization of resources and enhanced prevention, <br />preparedness, and response capabilities. Moreover, full NIMS implementation is a dynamic and <br />multi-year phase-in process with important linkages to the National Response Plan (NRP), the <br />Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 8 (i.e. the "National Preparedness Goal") and the <br />National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). Future refinement to the NIMS will evolve as <br />policy and technical issues are further developed and clarified at the national level. This may <br />well result in additional requirements being issued by the NIC as to what will constitute <br />continuous full NIMS compliance in FY2007 and beyond. <br /> <br />More information on NIMS, NIMS compliance, and answers to frequently asked questions are <br />available on the NIMS Integration Center Web page (htto://www.fema.gov/nirns). <br /> <br />Table 21 - NIMS Implementation Matrix for Tribal and Local Jnrisdictions <br /> <br />Adopt NIMS at the community <br />level for all government <br />Departments and agencies; as well <br />as promote and encourage NIMS <br />adoption by associations, utilities, <br />non-governmental organizations <br />(NGOs), and private sector incident <br />management and response <br />organizations. <br /> <br />. Adopt NIMS through executive order, <br />proclamation, resolution, or legislation as <br />the jurisdiction's official all-hazards, <br />incident response system. <br />. Develop a baseline assessment of the <br />NIMS implementation requirements that <br />your jurisdiction already meets and using <br />that baseline, develop a strategy for full <br />NIMS implementation and maintenance. <br />. The NIMS Capability Assessment <br />Support Tool (NIMCAST) is available at: <br />www.ferna. 20V Inimcast/index. i so <br />. Sample templates for executives: <br />www.fema. gOV Inims/nims toolsandtemol <br />tes.s <br /> <br />. Amend or re-authorize, as <br />necessary . <br /> <br />G-15 <br />