TITLE VIII—OTHER MATTERS
Subtitle A—Intelligence Matters
SEC. 8101. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY USE OF NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS CENTER.
(a) In General.—
The Director of National Intelligence shall establish a formal relationship, including information sharing, between the elements of the intelligence community and the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center.
(b) Purpose.—
The purpose of the relationship under subsection (a) shall be to permit the intelligence community to take full advantage of the capabilities of the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center, particularly vulnerability and consequence analysis, for real time response to reported threats and long term planning for projected threats.
Subtitle B—Department of Homeland Security Matters
SEC. 8201. HOMELAND SECURITY GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION.
(a) Findings.—
Congress makes the following findings: (1) Geospatial technologies and geospatial data improve government capabilities to detect, plan for, prepare for, and respond to disasters in order to save lives and protect property. (2) Geospatial data improves the ability of information technology applications and systems to enhance public security in a cost-effective manner. (3) Geospatial information preparedness in the United States, and specifically in the Department of Homeland Security, is insufficient because of— (A) inadequate geospatial data compatibility; (B) insufficient geospatial data sharing; and (C) technology interoperability barriers.