November 27, 1997

Mr. Joe Ahmad

Executive Director

Nunavut Impact Review Board

Cambridge Bay, NT

X0E 0C0

Subject:	Windy Lake and Wolverine Lake Projects - Request for Screening

Dear Mr. Ahmad,

The Nunavut Water Board received two applications for licences from BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. dated November 5, 1997 for the Wolverine Lake and Windy Lake projects. These projects are located partly on Crown lands and partly on Inuit owned lands, and involve mineral exploration and camp facilities.

In accordance with Article 12 and 13 of the Agreement Between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, the Nunavut Water Board requests that these projects be screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board to determine whether they have significant impact potential, and whether they require review, before the applications can be processed by the Nunavut Water Board.

Sincerely,

Philippe di Pizzo

Executive Director

c.c.	Jeremy Howe, BHP Minerals Canada Ltd.

Wynet Smith, Kitikmeot Inuit Association