The public will be assured that they will have access to these lands for recreational purposes. The lands selected to be transferred to the state were chosen with a great deal of sensitivity to environmental concerns, and no lands were included which would be surface mined, or which are habitat for endangered species, areas of critical environmental concern, or potential wilderness. The lands Utah selects will still be fully subject to all environmental regulations applicable to resource development. There is no loss of revenue to local governments from mineral lease revenues. There is no loss of revenues to either side no federal budget impacts.
Agreement protects valid existing rights and permittees.
Ranchers with grazing leases are also protected. The exchange is of approximately equal value. No individuals or corporations get rich only the public benefits on both sides. Economic Development State Trust Land will aggressively pursue development on lands obtained, creating accelerated jobs and income for Utahns.