63N-17-202. Infrastructure and broadband coordination.
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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:
Terms Used In Utah Code 63N-17-202- Broadband center: means the Utah Broadband Center created in Section 63N-17-201. See Utah Code 63N-17-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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voluntarily submitted broadband availability, speeds, and other broadband data; |
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voluntarily submitted public utility data; |
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workforce data, including information regarding:
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enterprise zones designated under Section 63N-2-206; |
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public institutions of higher education; and |
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transportation data, which may include information regarding railway routes, commuter rail routes, airport locations, and major highways; |
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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 |
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other relevant economic development data as determined by the office, including data provided by partner organizations. |
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The broadband center may:
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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; |
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facilitate coordination between broadband providers and public and private entities; |
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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; |
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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; |
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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 |
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in accordance with the requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, and in accordance with federal requirements:
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apply for federal grants; |
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participate in federal programs; and |
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administer federally funded broadband-related programs. |
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Amended by Chapter 499, 2023 General Session
