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Subject: Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Version 1.1 OASIS Standard


We have found the Emergency Alert System (EAS) Profile to be acceptable
as it stands, with one exception; the new technology that is being
applied to warning systems could be different in the respective states.
That is why a controlling body, so to speak, should be formed in each
state, and should be cognizant of the technology and determine what
method or methods work best for them, and could be integrated into other
systems. To make IPAWS a doable program, it will be necessary to have
the cooperation of every state, and everyone  knowing and utilizing the
CAP system.

Please consider harmonizing data element tags and valid entries with the
National Information Exchange Model (www.niem.gov) and the US DHS
Geospatial Data Model (www.fgdc.gov).  Conversely, it may be necessary
to engage these standards groups so that they may allow for exceptions
unique to EAS line of business.  Explicit convergence between your
organization, NIEM and FGDC will assure the broadest range of
interoperability possible, and will greatly reduce the effort and costs
for our organization's compliance.  

Further, compliance with NIEM is a requirement and adherence to FGDC
guidance is recommended, for continued funding of the State by US DHS.


Robert O. (R.O.) Stanley
Early Alert-Warning Program Manager
Division of Planning
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
302 W. Washington Street, Room E-208
Indianapolis  IN  46204
Office:  (317) 232-6878
Cell:  (317) 694-9155
E-mail:  rstanley@dhs.IN.gov
www.in.gov/dhs
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor
prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively,
or to the people." - 10th Amendment






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