March 4, 1999

Mr. Michael H. Gunning

Geologist

Cominco Ltd., Exploration

700-409 Granville Street

Vancouver, B.C.

V6C 1T2

Re: Water Licence application.

Dear Mr. Gunning,

The Nunavut Water Board acknowledges receipt of your February 9, 1999 letter with the following attached documents.

i.	Water licence application for the Northwestern Baffin Island Project;

ii.	Exploration Camp Questionnaire;

iii.	English & Inuktitut summary;

iv.	MSDS for applicable material;

v.	Application fee, and maps

This project is subject to screening by the Nunavut Impact Review Board ( NIRB ) and have been sent for their determination as to whether they require further review or if it can be processed by the Nunavut Water Board. We ask you to make available to the public, free of charge, copies of all documents pertaining to this application. Enclosed for records is receipt number C 101090 to cover the water licence application fee. NIRB deadline is March 19, 1999.

You will be contacted should additional information or clarification be required.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator