(1) The office shall partner with the Automated Geographic Reference Center created in Section 63F-1-506 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) business resource centers; (iii) public institutions of higher education; and (iv) 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.

(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) business resource centers; (iii) public institutions of higher education; and (iv) procurement technical assistance centers;

(i) enterprise zones designated under Section 63N-2-206;

(ii) business resource centers;

(iii) public institutions of higher education; and

(iv) 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 office 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.

(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.

(i) apply for federal grants;

(ii) participate in federal programs; and

(iii) administer federally funded broadband-related programs.