; and (2) to leverage existing complementary efforts. (d) Resource guide outreach The Council shall conduct outreach to States, counties, communities, and other relevant entities— (1) to provide interested stakeholders with the guide published under subsection (a); (2) to promote the consideration of smart community technologies and encourage States and local governments to contribute rural smart community program and activity information to the guide published under subsection (a); (3) to identify— (A) barriers to rural smart community technology adoption; and (B) any research, development, and assistance that is needed that could be included in the guide published under subsection (a); (4) to respond to requests for assistance, advice, or consultation from rural communities