Could the Bonneville Salt Flats Benefit from 'State Monument' Status?

   Does the federal government need to relinquish the property to the State of Utah before the state steps in to save Bonneville Salt Flats?
   Seems there are many instances where you are answerable to state as well as to federal agencies. The difference might be that not only does the federal government own the land, but the contract that the mining company (Intrepid Potash) has is with the BLM. (I don't know if that is the case, but I assume that the contract is with the BLM.)
   Actually, I don't know enough for certain, yet, to know that the state doesn't already have one or more of its regulatory agencies involved. But, at this point, I am thinking if it does, it is not feeling like messing with Intrepid's right to disturb the Salt Flats.
   So, with much of the racing on the Salt Flats having been suspended this year, and with some of the blame being tossed toward the Bureau of Land Management, which manages the Bonneville Salt Flats, and with some state leaders already riled up against federal land management . . .
   Is there some kind of designation Utah could give the land? Like, say, naming it a state park?  I don't know, but I doubt any of our other state parks are on federal land. But, that doesn't necessarily mean it can't be done.
  Or, if the designation "state park" comes grants more authority than what you actually can attain, then give it a new designation, say, "state monument."
   You wouldn't be saying you're taking over ownership. You'd simply be saying that as the state government, you do have an interest in the land, and whatever maximum influence you are entitled to exercise, you are going to exercise.
   Maybe your influence would extend no further than decreeing powerless resolutions, such as, We hereby ask that the mining efforts next to the Bonneville Speedway not be done in such a manner that they negatively impact the ability of the Salt Flats to be used for racing.
   Or, maybe you could enforce the existing agreement. If it calls for Intrepid to restore salt to the Flats, then enforce that, if you so have the power.
   Now, it is true that layers of government often have negative impacts, so be careful if you create a "state monument." Maybe even consider whether you will allow the new agency to be able to conduct studies. Maybe don't even let the new agency require heavy paperwork of Intrepid or other parties involved. While, off top, I'm not sure on what limitations there should be placed on the new state agency, I do wonder but what there should be some.