Type ‘A’ Water Licence Application Department of Community and Government Services, Government of Nunavut Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Hamlet of Rankin Inlet By Jim Walls, P.Geo. Nuna Burnside Engineering and Environmental Ltd. Final Response – May 19,2010

Licence Components CGS operates the water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure in Rankin Inlet – which are the subjects of this applicationCGS operates the water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure in Rankin Inlet – which are the subjects of this application

Licence Duration and Details CGS is requesting the Type ‘A’ licence be granted for 5 years recognizing improved due diligenceCGS is requesting the Type ‘A’ licence be granted for 5 years recognizing improved due diligence Requested ‘Conditions’ recognize areas of non-compliance and the commitments to achieve compliance following a realistic schedule Requested ‘Conditions’ recognize areas of non-compliance and the commitments to achieve compliance following a realistic schedule

Water Use Volume A review of current water taking data confirms the previously identified issues with high rates of loss (leakage)A review of current water taking data confirms the previously identified issues with high rates of loss (leakage) Until the engineering studies and subsequent construction activities can be completed the current water use rates will continueUntil the engineering studies and subsequent construction activities can be completed the current water use rates will continue

Water Quantity Until the system can be made more efficient the requested water use is 2,330 cubic metres per day or 850,000 cubic metres per yearUntil the system can be made more efficient the requested water use is 2,330 cubic metres per day or 850,000 cubic metres per year

NWB jurisdiction It is the understanding of CGS that the requested conditions to the licence concerning the impacts to the marine environment of the sewage discharge may not be within the jurisdiction of the NWBIt is the understanding of CGS that the requested conditions to the licence concerning the impacts to the marine environment of the sewage discharge may not be within the jurisdiction of the NWB CGS will accept the licence with or without this conditionCGS will accept the licence with or without this condition Regardless, CGS will still fulfill the commitments made to all parties in the applicationRegardless, CGS will still fulfill the commitments made to all parties in the application

Summary CGS is requesting a 5 year Type ‘A’ NWB licence for water supply and sewage treatmentCGS is requesting a 5 year Type ‘A’ NWB licence for water supply and sewage treatment Documents outline the information available and provide detailed plans to operate the facilities and address data gapsDocuments outline the information available and provide detailed plans to operate the facilities and address data gaps Recommended ‘Conditions’ include a realistic scheduleRecommended ‘Conditions’ include a realistic schedule

Input from Elders needed to assist studies Have you seen any impacts to fish, marine mammals or water quality from the sewage discharge?Have you seen any impacts to fish, marine mammals or water quality from the sewage discharge? Have you seen any impacts on the water levels in Nipissar Lake caused by taking water for the Hamlet?Have you seen any impacts on the water levels in Nipissar Lake caused by taking water for the Hamlet?

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