DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64128 PUBLIC NOTICE: National Historic Preservation Act Public Comment Solicitation for the New Outpatient Clinic in Clay County, Missouri The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to acquire a long-term "build-to-suit" lease to construct and operate an Outpatient Clinic (OPC) on approximately thirteen (13) acres in Clay County, Missouri. The purpose of this Undertaking is to better serve the Veteran population in the Kansas City, MO area. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.3(a), VA has determined that the Project is a federal action that meets the definition of an undertaking per 36 CFR § 800.16(y), and is the type of activity that has the potential to cause effects on historic properties, and therefore subject to review under 54 USC § 306108 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended, and its implementing regulations (36 CFR Part 800 – Protection of Historic Properties), collectively "Section 106." Through this notice, VA is providing the public with information about the undertaking and seeking public comment and input about the undertaking's effects on historic properties pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.2(d). This notice does not serve as an invitation to consult under Section 106, it is solely to seek and consider the views of the public. VA is initiating its Section 106 review and inviting consulting parties to participate via a separate communication. If you would like to comment on the proposed project at this time, please contact Sophia Latz at Sophia.Latz@va.gov and reference "New Outpatient Clinic in Clay County, Missouri." VA greatly appreciates your participation in this matter and asks that you provide comments on the proposed project by October 17, 2026. IPL0375022 Sep 18 2026