File No. NWB2HAC9899

July 22, 1998

Mr. Joe Ahmad

Executive Director

Nunavut Impact Review Board

Cambridge Bay, NT

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Subject:	Hackett River Project - Request for Screening

NWB File No. NWB2HAC9899

Dear Mr. Ahmad,

The Nunavut Water Board received an application for an amendment for a water licence dated July 22, 1998, from Hackett River Resources Inc. Which would allow collaring of up to three diamond drill holes in the Hackett river area.

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 require's 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.	Hackett River Resources Inc.

DIAND , Water Resources Division, Yellowknife, NT