Federal bill would sell 14 acres of Wisconsin national forest to a concrete firm

What does this do?

HR 3937 authorizes the federal government to sell approximately 14 acres of national forest land in northern Wisconsin to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC at full appraised market value. The bill also requires the Department of the Interior to study federal permitting for stone, sand, and gravel mining on federal lands and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. That report must describe how the permitting process works, identify delays or redundancies, suggest improvements, and assess the economic effects of current timelines on those industries.

Who does it affect?

Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, a concrete and construction materials company in Wabeno, Wisconsin, is the direct recipient of the land sale. Companies and workers in the stone, sand, and gravel industries nationwide, along with residents near the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, are also affected.

Why does it matter?

The land transfer moves a small parcel from public to private ownership near the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The permitting study could eventually lead to changes in how stone, sand, and gravel businesses operate on federal land.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Buyer pays full appraised market value
• Company covers appraisal and survey costs
• No government cleanup required before sale