Where can I read the Draft Environmental Assessment for Dayton National Cemetery?

View it online at https://www.cem.va.gov/ea.asp or read hard copies at Dayton Metro Library and Dayton National Cemetery.

How do I submit comments on the Draft EA?

Email comments to wbenton@ae-mn.com with the subject line provided, or mail them to the VA address in Plymouth, MN.

What is the project described in the Draft EA?

A gravesite expansion and cemetery improvements covering about 44.9 acres, including roughly 11 acres of undeveloped land.

Public Hearing — 4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH

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The VA published a Draft Environmental Assessment for a gravesite expansion and cemetery improvements at Dayton National Cemetery (about 44.9 acres). The Draft EA is available online and in hard copy; the VA is accepting public comments by email or mail.

Key Takeaways

Draft EA covers a 44.9-acre expansion at Dayton National Cemetery
Public can review EA online or at two local locations
Submit comments by email to wbenton@ae-mn.com
Mail comments to VA in Plymouth, MN
No specific comment deadline printed in notice

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Dayton
Address: 4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH

Research context

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What to do next

1
Review the Draft EA online
Read the document at https://www.cem.va.gov/ea.asp to understand proposed impacts and alternatives.
2
Inspect hard copies locally
Visit Dayton Metro Library (215 E. Third St.) or Dayton National Cemetery (4400 West Third St.) to view printed copies.
3
Submit comments by email
Send comments to wbenton@ae-mn.com with subject 'Dayton National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion' (no deadline listed).
4
Mail written comments to VA
Send mailed comments to 13605 1st Avenue N, Suite #100, Plymouth, MN 55441 (include project subject line).

Frequently asked questions

Where can I read the Draft Environmental Assessment for Dayton National Cemetery?: View it online at https://www.cem.va.gov/ea.asp or read hard copies at Dayton Metro Library and Dayton National Cemetery.
How do I submit comments on the Draft EA?: Email comments to wbenton@ae-mn.com with the subject line provided, or mail them to the VA address in Plymouth, MN.
What is the project described in the Draft EA?: A gravesite expansion and cemetery improvements covering about 44.9 acres, including roughly 11 acres of undeveloped land.

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Legal terms in this notice

Draft Environmental Assessment (EA): A preliminary study that evaluates potential environmental impacts of a proposed federal action.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): A federal law requiring environmental review and public disclosure for major federal actions affecting the environment.

Full Notice Text

NEWSPAPER LEGAL NOTICE OF 
AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT 
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with a gravesite expansion and cemetery improvements on approximately 44.9 acres, including approximately 11-acres of undeveloped land, within the existing Dayton National Cemetery located at 4400 West Third Street Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio 45428 [EAXX-029-40-NCA-1753125027].

VA has prepared the Draft EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S. Code [USC] § 4321- 4370) and VA's NEPA regulations (38 CFR Part 26). 

The Draft EA is available on the VA website at: https://www.cem.va.gov/ea.asp 

Hard copy of the Draft EA is also available for review at the Dayton Metro Library located at 215 E. Third St. Dayton, OH 45402 and at the Dayton National Cemetery located at 4400 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428.

If you have comments on the Draft EA, please email your comments to wbenton@ae-mn.com with the subject line "Dayton National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion".

Comments may also be submitted to VA at the following mailing address: 13605 1st Avenue N
Suite #100
Plymouth, MN 55441
5-21, 5-24/2026

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