Utah Code § 63L-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.