University of Utah Research Park Act

Summary

Confirms that about 593.54 acres of non‑Federal land in Salt Lake City held by the University may be used for a university research park and related purposes under the federal Recreation and Public Purposes Act. It also establishes a short title for the Act. The confirmation recognizes prior Department of the Interior approvals and any modifications made before enactment and explicitly allows related uses such as student housing and a transit hub as valid public purposes.

• Statutorily confirms about 593.54 acres in Salt Lake City held by the University qualify for use as a research park under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act.
• Recognizes prior Department of the Interior approval of the research park plan and any DOI modifications made before enactment, keeping their terms and conditions in force.
• Explicitly allows other uses consistent with a research park—such as student housing and a transit hub—to be valid public purposes under the RPPA for these parcels.
• Establishes a short title for the Act.
• Does not appropriate federal funds, change tax law, or create a new federal program; it validates land use status under existing law.
• Applies to specific described non‑Federal parcels conveyed by a 1968 patent and excludes certain listed parcels.
• Reduces legal uncertainty for the University and local partners planning development, while leaving other permitting and review requirements intact.
• Limits the legislative action to the described parcels and to DOI approvals or modifications made prior to enactment.