Memorandum

To:	Dionne Filiatrault

From:	David Porter

Subject:	NWB2HOO

Date:	July 17, 1998

Dionne,

Enclosed you will find a water use application form, from BHP Diamonds Inc. to conduct mineral exploration, core drilling (5- 6 holes), soil sampling and operation of a camp of an average of 10 people in the Hood river project. Under their current KIA LUP # KTP98C016 and KTL98C015 .

This application was screened by NIRB , and posted by NWB in News North. No public concerns were expressed.

This project is now ready for the Board's decision and or approval.

David