H.R. 5866: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in certain land in the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

This bill is intended to address the land usage rights concerning certain parcels of land in the Black River State Forest, located in Millston, Wisconsin. Specifically, it aims to release a reversionary interest held by the United States in exchange for a land swap between the U.S. government and a private company called Deli, Inc.

Key Provisions

• Definition of Terms: The bill outlines several definitions, including:
  • Deli, Inc.: A sphagnum moss production business based in Millston, Wisconsin.
  • Deli land: Approximately 37.27 acres of land that Deli, Inc. owns or intends to acquire, which is subject to various approvals.
  • State forest land: Around 31.83 acres of land in Black River State Forest that currently holds a reversionary interest.
• Conditional Release of Reversionary Interest:
  • The bill states that the U.S. government has a reversionary interest in certain state forest land, meaning the land must be used for public purposes indefinitely.
  • The State of Wisconsin and Deli, Inc. have reached an agreement for a land exchange, where the state forest land will be conveyed to Deli, Inc. in exchange for the Deli land. This deal requires a written agreement from the State.
  • Upon the state's formal offer to exchange the lands, the Secretary of Agriculture would release the U.S. government's interest in the state forest land, allowing the exchange to proceed.
• Recording the Exchange:
  • The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for providing evidence of the interest release through a quitclaim deed, transferring rights without any payment involved.
  • This deed must be recorded before the deeds confirming the land exchange are officially recorded.
• Corrections to Legal Descriptions: The Secretary of Agriculture is also authorized to make any necessary corrections to the legal descriptions of the parcels involved to facilitate the deed transfer.

Overall Intent

The bill aims to streamline a land exchange process, allowing Deli, Inc. to acquire land for its operations while ensuring that the equivalent state forest land becomes part of Deli, Inc.'s responsibilities under the new agreement. This legislation facilitates private land use while maintaining a commitment to public land access and usage.

Relevant Companies

• DELI: Deli, Inc. could be significantly impacted as it seeks to acquire approximately 37.27 acres of land for its business operations, in a swap with the state forest land.