NIEM 3.1 Beta1 is available for public review and comment from March 23–April 6
The NIEM 3.1 package will incorporate:
- Updated model content for six domains
- The addition of the Human Services domain—they are adding content in the model for the first time!
- Two core supplements:
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- To correct a code list associated with NIEM 3.0
- To increase the precision of MGRSCoordinateType (Military Grid Reference System)
For more information on the 3.1 release of NIEM and to participate in the public review, please visit:
https://www.niem.gov/news/Pages/NIEM-3-1-Beta1-Is-Available-for-Review.aspx
What is NIEM?
The US National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) data model is a data dictionary of agreed-upon terms, definitions, relationships, and formats. It has been developped by US state/local practitioners with oversight provided by an Executive Steering Council (ESC) comprised of the US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Justice and the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The model offers the NIEM Core and 12 individual NIEM Domains. The NIEM Core consists of data elements that are commonly understood and defined across domains, such as person, activity, document, location, and item. It is governed jointly by all NIEM domains. NIEM domains contain mission-specific data components that build upon NIEM core concepts. For more information, the NIEM Schemas can be accessed at https://www.niem.gov/technical/Pages/current-release.aspx