University of Utah Research Park Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill formally recognizes the University of Utah’s use of approximately 593 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a research park. The land, acquired through a 1968 patent, is being utilized for university purposes including student housing and a transit hub. The bill confirms this use as a valid public purpose under existing federal law, the Recreation and Public Purposes Act.
Key provisions
- Confirms the University of Utah’s use of specific land parcels as a research park.
- Acknowledges modifications to the approved plan of development and management.
- Permits other uses of the land consistent with the research park and related university goals.
- Specifies the land’s location and legal history (patent number and description).
Who is affected
- University of Utah
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Federal Government (specifically the Department of the Interior)
Notable changes
- Formalizes a previously approved use of federal land.
- Reinforces the University of Utah’s authority to utilize the land for specified purposes.
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