Wabeno Economic Development Act of 2024

This bill authorizes the transfer of approximately 14 acres of National Forest land in Wisconsin (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) to Tony’s Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC at market value, determined by a federal appraisal. The company must pay the appraised value plus all conveyance costs (survey, appraisal, environmental analysis) and the transfer occurs via quitclaim deed, subject to existing rights. It also requires the Secretary of the Interior to review federal permitting processes for stone/sand/gravel development on federal lands and submit a report within 180 days, analyzing current timelines, inefficiencies, and economic impacts. The bill directly affects the specific company purchasing the land and sets a precedent for future land conveyances under similar circumstances.