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FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 . Use NIEM 1.0 or later for information sharing in production systems. The projected released date for NIEM 1.0 is June 30, 2006. · Until the release ofNIEM 1.0, the latest NIEM specifications and guidance should be used only for the pilots and prototype systems. Grantees shall make available without restriction all schemas (extensions, constraint, proxy) generated as a result of this grant, as specified in the guidelines. Further information about the required use ofNIEM specifications and guidelines is available at htto://www.niem.gov. If there is any question or comment about the use of NIEM specifications and guidelines, please submit it to htto://www.niem.gov/contactus.oho. Geospatial Guidance Geospatial technologies capture, store, analyze, transmit, and/or display location-based information (i.e., information that can be linked to a latitude and longitude). In geospatial systems, this location information is often paired with detailed information about the location such as the following: purpose/use, status, capacity, engineering schematics, operational characteristics, environmental and situational awareness. State and local emergency organizations are increasingly incorporating geospatial technologies and data to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist activity and incidents of national significance. In the preparedness phase, homeland security planners and responders need current, accurate, and easily accessible information to ensure the readiness of teams to respond. Also an important component in strategy development is the mapping and analysis of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and public health surveillance capabilities. Geospatial information can provide a means to prevent terrorist activity by detecting and analyzing patterns of threats and possible attacks, and sharing that intelligence. During response and recovery, geospatial information is used to provide a dynamic common operating picture, coordinate and track emergency assets, enhance 911 capabilities, understand event impacts, accurately estimate damage, locate safety zones for quarantine or detention, and facilitate recovery. Appendix H contains additional guidance on geospatial issues. Authorized equipment for geospatial homeland security purposes (including hardware, software, and data) appear primarily in the Information Technology category of the Authorized Equipment List (AEL). Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) The HSIN is DHS' primary nationwide information sharing and collaboration network, providing secure, encrypted information exchange over the Internet. The HSIN web-based portals provide real-time connectivity and interoperability between the Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) and Federal, State, regional, local, and Tribal organizations nationwide. The HSOC is the primary national-level hub for domestic situational awareness and information fusion and sharing as they relate to the prevention of terrorist attacks and the management of domestic incidents of national significance. DHS is requiring all State, regional, local, and Tribal entities using FY 2006 HSGP funding in support of information sharing and intelligence fusion and analysis centers to use the HSIN web- based system as the backbone for communication and collaboration with their member agencies PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFF]CE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 25