Smith River SCAT machine and solid waste disposal system EA

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to install a SCAT machine at the Eden Bridge take-out on the Smith River.  A SCAT machine is a portable toilet dumping and cleaning station.  On February 02, 2022, the department issued a decision notice for the 2022 Recreation Management Plan update, approving mandatory human waste pack-out using a department approved portable, self-contained toilet system.  On May 13, 2022, the Parks and Recreation Board approved the proposed change to the Smith River Biennial Rule requiring human waste pack-out using a department approved portable, self-contained toilet system.  Installation of a SCAT machine would provide the public a convenient and sanitary means of solid waste disposal.

Related Documents

• Draft environmental assessment (PDF)

Public Comment Opportunity

Deadline: Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m., August 8, 2022

Email comments to: cmaas@mt.gov 

Or mail to:

Montana FWP
Attn. Colin Maas
4600 Giant Springs Road
Great Falls, MT 59405