Guam § 12403 - Duties of the Task Force.

§ 12403. Duties of the Task Force.

The Task Force shall meet at the call of the Presiding

Officer and make recommendations concerning submarine

cables on Guam.

In making recommendations, the Task Force shall have the

following duties as is feasible, including, but not limited to:

(a) review information concerning licensure, taxes,

fees, and other existing requirements for owners and

operators of submarine cables on Guam;

(b) conduct a feasibility study and provide

recommendations involving local tax policy, workforce

development, and incentive programs promoting the

expansion of submarine cable activities and the broader

telecommunications industry on Guam;

(c) identify resources necessary to fund the feasibility

study, including agency resources and grant funding that

may be available through the Comprehensive Economic

Development Strategy. The Guam Economic Development

Authority may draw upon the Public Utilities Commission,

the Office of Technology, the Department of Revenue and

Taxation, and other agencies for advice and assistance in

developing the feasibility study required herein;

(d) receive reports and testimony from individuals,

government of Guam agencies, and any other public and

private organizations; and

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(e) submit a report with its recommendations to I

Maga'låhen/Maga'hågan Guåhan and I Liheslaturan

Guåhan by June 30, 2022. Any further recommendations

shall be transmitted annually thereafter.