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FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 States and Urban Areas were to show in their updated homeland security strategy how they plan to achieve interoperability on a regional, State, or multi-State level, in support of their efforts to establish integrated regional operational systems. In addition, all Urban Areas and select other metropolitan areas are required as part of the FY 2005 HSGP to develop and validate a Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan (TICP). The goal of the plan is to enable local public safety agencies to communicate as they prevent or respond to a CBRNE terrorist attack. The TICP leverages other Federal, State, and local interoperability efforts whenever possible to enhance the overall capacity for agencies and individuals to communicate with one another. These plans are due to G&T no later than May I, 2006. Jurisdictions then have one year in which to validate the plan through an exercise. More information on implementing interoperable communications can be found from the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) SAFECOM at htto://www.safccomorogram.gov/ SAFECOM/grant/dcfault.htm. Appendix K provides additional information on public safety communications and interoperability. Benchmarks for implementation of this National Priority include: · States and Urban Areas receiving FY 2006 HSGP funding must respond to the Interoperability Baseline Study survey instrument that will be disseminated in February 2006. . Application of the Interoperability Continuum in implementation of ongoing interoperable communications initiatives in accordance with State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies. · Development and validation of Tactical Interoperable Communications Plans (TICP) to enable rapid on-scene, incident-based mission critical voice communications among all emergency responder (e.g., EMS, fire and law enforcement) agencies and in support of NIMS. The TICP requirement in the FY 2005 HSGP is based on the RapidCom initiative. These plans are due to G&T no later than May 1,2006. Jurisdictions have one year from date of submission in which to validate the plan through an exercise. New Urban Areas receiving FY 2006 UASI program funds must meet the TICP development and validation requirement. The objective end-state is to enable on-scene, incident-based mission critical voice communications in the 77 multi-jurisdictional areas subject to this FY 2005 HSGP requirement. . By the end of 2007, each State must develop and adopt a Statewide communications interoperability plan. C.6. Strene:then Chemical. Bioloe:ical. Radioloe:icallNuc1ear. and Exulosive (CBRNE) Detection. Resuonse. and Decontamination Cauabilities This priority seeks to leverage efforts to develop robust capabilities to detect, neutralize, contain, dismantle, and dispose of CBRNE materials, and decontaminate exposed personnel and property. These efforts were heavily emphasized in previous years' G&T grant program guidance. States and Urban Areas should continue to implement a broad range of activities, including planning, PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFFICE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 9