Federal impacts related to critical mineral deposits.
Utah Code § 63L-2-202
in effect63L-2-202. Federal impacts related to critical mineral deposits.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Critical mineral deposit" means a deposit of a mineral, element, substance, or material designated as critical by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with 30 U.S.C. Sec. 1606.
(b) "Federal designation" means the designation of a:
(i) national monument;
(ii) national conservation area;
(iii) wilderness area or wilderness study area;
(iv) area of critical environmental concern;
(v) research natural area; or
(vi) national recreation area.
(2) The Legislature requests that a federal agency, including the president of the United States, consult with the state before implementing, announcing, or planning a federal designation that may impact the exploration or development of a critical mineral deposit in the state.
Enacted by Chapter 159, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title63L/Chapter2/63L-2-S202.html?v=C63L-2-S202_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026