Section 63N-17-202 - Infrastructure and broadband coordination(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(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 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;(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.Amended by Chapter 159, 2024 General Session ,§ 42, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 499, 2023 General Session ,§ 22, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session ,§ 190, eff. 7/1/2021.Renumbered from § 63N-3-501 and amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General Session ,§ 135, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by Chapter 162, 2021 General Session ,§ 29, eff. 5/5/2021.Added by Chapter 182, 2018 General Session ,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2018.Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in HB217, Chapter 373.