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Effective 7/1/2021
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
      • (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.

Amended by Chapter 162, 2021 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 282, 2021 General Session
Amended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session

Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in HB217, Chapter 373.