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 COL6/24/2021 CH. 12 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE GUAM TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 2004

(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.