118 S1260 RS: University of Utah Research Park Act U.S. Senate 2023-07-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IICalendar No. 159118th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1260[Report No. 118–75]IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 25, 2023Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesJuly 25, 2023Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment to the titleOmit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo release the reversionary interest of the United States in certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the University of Utah Research Park Act.

2.

Release of reversionary interest of the United States in non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah

(a)

Release

There is released to the University of Utah, without consideration, the reversionary interest of the United States in the non-Federal land described in subsection (b).(b)

Description of non-Federal land

The non-Federal land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593 acres of land of the University of Utah—(1)identified in the patent—(A)numbered 43–99–0012; and(B)dated October 18, 1968; and(2)more particularly described as tracts D (excluding the parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian.

2.

Confirmation of use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for valid public purposes

(a)

Confirmation of uses

(1)

In general

The use by the University of Utah of the land described in subsection (b) as a University research park, as approved by the letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the University of Utah dated December 10, 1970, and any modifications of the approved plan of development and management approved by the Department of the Interior prior to the date of enactment of this Act, is confirmed as a valid public purpose consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and conditions included in the letter and approvals.(2)

Other uses

Any other uses of the land described in subsection (b) by the University of Utah that are consistent with use as a University research park and related university purposes (including development of student housing and a transit hub) are confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the “Recreation and Public Purposes Act”) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and conditions referred to in paragraph (1).(b)

Description of non-Federal land

The land referred to in subsection (a) is the approximately 593.54 acres of land conveyed to the University of Utah under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act) (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), by patent numbered 43–99–0012 and dated October 18, 1968, and more particularly described as tracts D (excluding parcels numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake Meridian.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to confirm the use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for public purposes, and for other purposes..July 25, 2023Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title