PUBLIC NOTICE

The Nunavut Water Board (NWB) has received an application from BHP Canada Ltd. dated August 1, 1997 for the construction of a weir at Stickleback Lake, near the Boston Project.

Applicant:	BHP Canada Ltd.

1600-1050 West Pender Street

Vancouver, B.C.

Tel: 604 683 6921; Fax: 604 683 4125

Location:	Outflow of Stickleback Lake (Boston)

Latitude 67 36' N

Longitude 106 22' W

Purpose:	Construction of a weir to collect hydrologic data (outflow)

The public is encouraged to send written comments or concerns regarding this project before August 15, 1997, to:

David Porter, Licence Administrator

Nunavut Water Board

P.O. Box 119

Gjoa Haven, NT XOE IJO

Tel: 403 360-6338

Fax: 403 360-6369