February 19, 1999

Mr. Joe Ahmad

Executive Director

Nunavut Impact Review Board

Cambridge Bay, NT

X0E 0C0

Subject:	Borden Basin Project - Request for Screening

NWB File No. NWB2FLE

Dear Mr. Ahmad,

The Nunavut Water Board received an application for a licence dated February 10, 1999, from Cominco Ltd. for a mineral exploration program in the Fleming River and Adams Sound area near Nanisivik .

In accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Agreement Between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, this project shall be screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board to determine whether it has significant impact potential, and whether it requires review, before the application can be processed by the Nunavut Water Board. I would appreciate if you could inform me of your deadline to complete your determination so that we may formally advise the applicant and the public accordingly.

Sincerely,

David Porter

Licence Administrator

cc. Cominco Ltd.