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Calendar No. 159
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1260
[Report No. 118–75]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 25, 2023
Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Romney) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
July 25, 2023
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment and an amendment to the title
Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic
A BILL
To release the reversionary interest of the United States in certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the University of Utah Research Park Act
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Release of reversionary interest of the United States in non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah
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).
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—
identified in the patent—
numbered 43–99–0012; and
dated October 18, 1968; and
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.
Confirmation of use of certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, for valid public purposes
Confirmation of uses
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.
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).
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.
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July 25, 2023
Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title