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(1) The broadband center shall partner with the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Section 63A-16-505 to collect and maintain a database and interactive map that displays economic development data statewide, including:
(a) voluntarily submitted broadband availability, speeds, and other broadband data;
(b) voluntarily submitted public utility data;
(c) workforce data, including information regarding:
(i) enterprise zones designated under Section 63N-2-206;
(ii) public institutions of higher education; and
(iii) procurement technical assistance centers;
(d) transportation data, which may include information regarding railway routes, commuter rail routes, airport locations, and major highways;
(e) lifestyle data, which may include information regarding state parks, national parks and monuments, United States Forest Service boundaries, ski areas, golf courses, and hospitals; and
(f) other relevant economic development data as determined by the office, including data provided by partner organizations.
(2) The broadband center may:
(a) make recommendations to state and federal agencies, local governments, the governor, and the Legislature regarding policies and initiatives that promote the development of broadband-related infrastructure in the state and help implement those policies and initiatives;
(b) facilitate coordination between broadband providers and public and private entities;
(c) collect and analyze data on broadband availability and usage in the state, including Internet speed, capacity, the number of unique visitors, and the availability of broadband infrastructure throughout the state;
(d) create a voluntary broadband advisory committee, which shall include broadband providers and other public and private stakeholders, to solicit input on broadband-related policy guidance, best practices, and adoption strategies;
(e) work with broadband providers, state and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders to facilitate and encourage the expansion and maintenance of broadband infrastructure throughout the state; and
(f) in accordance with the requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, and in accordance with federal requirements:
(i) apply for federal grants;
(ii) participate in federal programs; and
(iii) administer federally funded broadband-related programs.
Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in HB217, Chapter 373.