Summary
Gives specific federal lands to Utah to be included in Antelope Island, Wasatch Mountain, and Fremont Indian State Parks for public enjoyment.
What problem does this solve?
Some federal land is located within or next to Utah's state parks, which can make managing the parks complicated. This law solves the problem by transferring ownership of that federal land to the state of Utah, making it easier to manage the parks as a whole.
Who does this affect?
- State of Utah
- Visitors to Utah state parks
- Federal land management agencies
What does this law do?
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Conveyance of certain Federal land to the State of Utah
Transfers land for three state parks
Requires the federal government to give land to Utah for inclusion in Antelope Island State Park, Wasatch Mountain State Park, and Fremont Indian State Park.
Requires public use of the land
Mandates that the transferred land must be used for public purposes, such as parks, recreation, and camping. If the state stops using the land for these purposes, it can be returned to the United States.
Makes Utah pay for transfer costs
Stipulates that the State of Utah must pay for all costs related to the land transfers, including surveys and other administrative fees. The land is given to the state without any other payment.
Reserves federal access to trails
Ensures the federal government keeps easements, or rights of way, for all National Forest System roads and trails on the land transferred for Fremont Indian State Park.
Transfers specific water rights
Conveys three specific water rights to Utah that provide water to the Castle Rock Campground and the Belknap Historic Guard Station interpretive site within the Fremont Indian State Park area.
What is the real world impact?
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Streamlines park management
Consolidates land ownership under the state, which simplifies the management and operation of the state parks. This makes it easier for Utah to maintain trails, facilities, and natural resources without needing to coordinate with federal agencies.
When does this start?
This law sets a deadline for multiple land transfers to be completed.
Antelope Island State Park land transfer
The Secretary of the Interior must transfer the specified land to Utah within 180 days of this law being enacted.
Wasatch Mountain State Park land transfer
The Secretary of the Interior must transfer the specified land to Utah within 180 days of this law being enacted.
Fremont Indian State Park land transfer
The Secretary of Agriculture must transfer the specified land to Utah within 180 days of this law being enacted.