72-19-202. Infrastructure and broadband coordination.
(1) The broadband center shall partner with the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Sectionto collect and maintain a database and interactive map that displays economic development data statewide, including: 63A-16-505 voluntarily submitted broadband availability, speeds, and other broadband data; voluntarily submitted public utility data; workforce data, including information regarding: enterprise zones designated under Section; 63N-2-206 public institutions of higher education; and APEX accelerators; transportation data, which may include information regarding railway routes, commuter rail routes, airport locations, and major highways; 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 other relevant economic development data as determined by the office, including data provided by partner organizations.
(2) The broadband center may: 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; facilitate coordination between broadband providers and public and private entities; 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; create a voluntary broadband alliance, which shall include broadband providers and other public and private stakeholders, to solicit input on broadband-related policy guidance, best practices, and adoption strategies; 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 in accordance with the requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, and in accordance with federal requirements: apply for federal grants; participate in federal programs; and administer federally funded broadband-related programs.