DRILLING LICENCE
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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

  66052   TRACT  1                                                     5287
          --------
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK I UNITS 16-20 26-30 38 39 48 49 56-59
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK I UNITS 66-69
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK J UNITS 11 21

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK G UNITS 78 79 88 89 96-99
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK I UNITS 40 50
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK J UNITS 6-9 12-15 22-25 31-33 41-43

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 48015 PADDY-CADOTTE-HARMON

          48015 PADDY-CADOTTE-HARMON ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 2064.2M-2181.6M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE 
          WELL W.A. 5468 D-84-I/93-P-02.

          TRACT  3
          --------
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK J UNITS 16 17 26 27

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 44015 BLUESKY-GETHING

          44015 BLUESKY-GETHING ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          2521.9M-2695.8M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 
          5468 D-84-I/93-P-02

          TRACT  4
          --------
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK F UNITS 51 61 71 81 91
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK G UNITS 58-60 68-70 80 90 100
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK J UNITS 10
          NTS 093-P-08 BLK K UNITS 1

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 42015 CADOMIN-DUNLEVY-NIKANASSIN

          42015 CADOMIN-DUNLEVY-NIKANASSIN ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 2695.8M-3084.7M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE 
          WELL W.A. 5468 D-84-I/93-P-02



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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - HORSE LAKE FIRST NATION
          - MCLEOD LAKE INDIAN BAND
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          - WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - SAULTEAU FIRST NATIONS
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - TRAPLINE(S)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN THE KISKATINAW RIVER WATERSHED, 
          RESTRICTIONS ON SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL MAY APPLY.
          AREA HAS POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE WIND POWER DEVELOPMENT.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - QUARRY, SAND AND GRAVEL RESERVE
          - OLD GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA
          - LICENCE OF OCCUPATION - COMMERCIAL RECREATION
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          COAL TENURE MAY CURRENTLY EXIST OR IN THE FUTURE BE 
          ISSUED IN THIS LOCATION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE 
          COAL ACT, SBC2004, C. 15 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, 
          OR ANY FORMER COAL ACT.  BEFORE COMMENCING ANY 
          EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT WORK ON THE LOCATION, 
          REASONABLE EFFORTS MUST BE MADE TO NEGOTIATE A 
          COMPATIBLE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH 
          THE HOLDER OF COAL TENURE OVER THE LOCATION AS 
          SPECIFIED IN INFORMATION LETTER TITLES-05-02 OR AS 
          AMENDED.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609001

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  66053   TRACT  1                                                      782
          --------
          TWP 085 RGE 16 W6M SEC 17 28
          TWP 085 RGE 17 W6M SEC 24

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609006

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  66054   TRACT  1                                                     2896
          --------
          TWP 085 RGE 15 W6M SEC 32
          TWP 086 RGE 16 W6M SEC 3 8
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 16
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 9

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS



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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          ALL ZONES

  66054   TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 29W

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          EXC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          IN 38008 BALDONNEL

          38008 BALDONNEL ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          4026'-4140' ON THE BHCS-GR LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 4159 
          7-34-85-17 W6M

          TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 26

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

          TRACT  4
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 2 29NE

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          TRACT  5
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 6SW

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          IN 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' MARKER)



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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

  66054   TRACT  6
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 16 W6M SEC 1
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 6N 6SE 29SE
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 21

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          DIRECTIONAL DRILLING ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED UNDER THE 
          PORTION OF THE PARCEL WITHIN THE BEATTON-DOIG CANYON 
          PROTECTED AREA.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - PROPOSED UNGULATE WINTER RANGE
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          - AGRICULTURE RESERVE
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609007

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  66055   TRACT  1                                                     1054
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 16 W6M SEC 20
          TWP 087 RGE 16 W6M SEC 13

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS



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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          ALL ZONES

  66055   TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 16 W6M SEC 1

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 16 W6M SEC 27

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609008

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  66056   TRACT  1                                                      264
          --------
          TWP 085 RGE 17 W6M SEC 34

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 


                                   PAGE     9
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609009

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  66057   TRACT  1                                                     2097
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 36
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 23

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 18 W6M SEC 19

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          EXC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS



                                   PAGE    10
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          IN 38008 BALDONNEL

          38008 BALDONNEL ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          4026'-4140' ON THE BHCS-GR LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 4159 
          7-34-85-17 W6M

  66057   TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 2

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          TRACT  4
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 33
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 17
          TWP 087 RGE 18 W6M SEC 13 16

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 


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DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - PLANNING AND MARKETING DEVELOPMENT RESERVE
          - AGRICULTURE RESERVE
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          - QUARRY, SAND AND GRAVEL RESERVE
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609010

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  66058   TRACT  1                                                      519
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 25


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          EXC : NATURAL GAS

          IN 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

  66058   TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 17 W6M SEC 19

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - PROPOSED UNGULATE WINTER RANGE
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - QUARRY, SAND AND GRAVEL RESERVE
          - AGRICULTURE RESERVE
          - LAND ACT TENURE(S)
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609011

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  66059   TRACT  1                                                      258
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 14

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER TENURE.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.









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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609012

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  66060   TRACT  1                                                      518
          --------
          TWP 085 RGE 18 W6M SEC 35
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 9

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          PARCEL IS LOCATED NEAR COMMUNITY WATER SOURCE. THE 
          CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN REQUESTS ENGAGEMENT TO DISCUSS 
          EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS PRIOR TO 
          ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITIES.
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609013

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  66061   TRACT  1                                                      515
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 21

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 27

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER TENURE.
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.





                                   PAGE    18
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609014

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  66062   TRACT  1                                                     2081
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 7NE 7S
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 16 19S

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 3

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 42005 CADOMIN-DUNLEVY-NIKANASSIN

          42005 CADOMIN-DUNLEVY-NIKANASSIN ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1222.5M-1251.5M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE 
          WELL W.A. 4455 7-28-87-21 W6M

          TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 19 W6M SEC 26
          TWP 087 RGE 17 W6M SEC 7NW

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 38008 BALDONNEL

          38008 BALDONNEL ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          4026'-4140' ON THE BHCS-GR LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 4159 
          7-34-85-17 W6M

          TRACT  4
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 19 W6M SEC 28
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 19N

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)


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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------


          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

  66062   TRACT  5
          --------
          TWP 086 RGE 18 W6M SEC 31
          TWP 087 RGE 18 W6M SEC 3

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34009 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1332.4M-1447.4M ON THE PHOTO DENSITY DUAL SPACED 
          NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 19768 15-5-86-16 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS


                                   PAGE    20
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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - AGRICULTURE RESERVE
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          - RANGE ACT TENURE(S)
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609015

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  66063   TRACT  1                                                      781
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 26N

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 18 W6M SEC 28 31

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY



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PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          43001 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 1007.9M-1100.4M ON THE BHC ACOUSTILOG GAMMA 
          RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 6790 A-7-E/94-H-02

  66063   TRACT  3
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 26S

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36002 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5001.2'-5970.7' ON THE GAMMA 
          RAY NEUTRON LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 238 C-53-D/094-B-09

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609016

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  66064   TRACT  1                                                     1126
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK D UNITS 56-59 66-69 76 77 86 87

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          TRACT  2
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK D UNITS 54 55 64 65

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 16005 SLAVE POINT-FORT VERMILION

          16005 SLAVE POINT-FORT VERMILION ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 3206.2M-3269.2M ON THE BHC SONIC LOG OF THE 
          WELL W.A. 14498 D-34-H/094-A-14

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609022

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  66065   TRACT  1                                                      841
          --------


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DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 76 77 86 87

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 46009 SPIRIT RIVER

          46009 SPIRIT RIVER ZONE DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 
          779M-1017.6M ON THE COMPENSATED DENSITY COMPENSATED 
          NEUTRON GAMMA RAY LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 8095 
          B-86-A/94-H-03

  66065   TRACT  2
          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK L UNITS 78 79 88 89 96 97
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK D UNITS 6 7

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5261.2'-5930.8' ON THE SONIC 
          LOG WITH GAMMA AND CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 
          C-54-H/094-G-02

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 


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DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 
          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609023

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  66066   TRACT  1                                                      560
          --------
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK C UNITS 18 19 28 29

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCL. BELOW 'A' 
          MARKER)

          36001 CHARLIE LAKE (EXCLUDING BELOW 'A' MARKER) ZONE 
          DEFINED IN THE INTERVAL 5261.2'-5930.8' ON THE SONIC 
          LOG WITH GAMMA AND CALIPER LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 757 
          C-54-H/094-G-02

          TRACT  2


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DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          --------
          NTS 094-H-01 BLK K UNITS 98 99
          NTS 094-H-08 BLK C UNITS 8 9

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG

          34007 ARTEX-HALFWAY-DOIG (BASE 'A' MARKER TO BASE DOIG 
          PHOSPHATE) ZONE IDENTIFIED IN THE INTERVAL 
          1359.4-1419.9M ON THE MONOPOLE-DIPOLE ACOUSTIC LOG AND 
          THE SPECTRAL PE DENSITY COMPENSATED NEUTRON GAMMA RAY 
          LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 17462 2-13-88-14 W6M

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          - CARIBOU (BOREAL)
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          DIRECTIONAL DRILLING ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED UNDER THE 
          PORTION OF THE PARCEL WITHIN THE CHINCHAGA LAKES 
          PROTECTED AREA.
          THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION USES AREA BASED ANALYSIS 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          (ABA) AS A TOOL IN THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS; 
          THIS PARCEL OVERLAPS ABA "ENHANCED MANAGEMENT" STATUS 
          WITHIN RIPARIAN RESERVE ZONES (FOR MORE INFORMATION 
          CONTACT THE COMMISSION).
          PARCEL OVERLAPS WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA AND/OR UNGULATE 
          WINTER RANGE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
          PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT REGULATION OF THE OIL AND 
          GAS ACTIVITIES ACT. ACCESS RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY; 
          CONTACT THE BC OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR MORE 
          INFORMATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          - CONSERVATION RESERVE
          - MINERAL, COAL AND/OR PLACER RESERVES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609024

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  66067   TRACT  1                                                     1116
          --------
          NTS 094-H-05 BLK G UNITS 72-79 82-89

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609025

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  66068   TRACT  1                                                     1113
          --------
          NTS 094-H-05 BLK K UNITS 60 70
          NTS 094-H-05 BLK L UNITS 51-53 61-63

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          TRACT  2
          --------


                                   PAGE    29
DRILLING LICENCE
----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          NTS 094-H-05 BLK K UNITS 96-99
          NTS 094-H-12 BLK C UNITS 6-9

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          BELOW BASE OF 43002 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY

          43002 BLUESKY-GETHING-DUNLEVY ZONE DEFINED IN THE 
          INTERVAL 4191.2'-4350.1' ON THE SIMULTANEOUS 
          CN/FD/SAND MTX LOG OF THE WELL W.A. 4097 
          A-47-D/94-H-05

          PARCEL OVERLAPS CROWN LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TREATY 
          #8 AREA AND THE PROVINCE ENCOURAGES EARLY 
          PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGMENT WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST 
          NATIONS; PLEASE CONTACT THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION FOR 
          GUIDANCE. PARCEL WAS REFERRED TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST 
          NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT 
          CONSULTATION WITH FIRST NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY 
          LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR 
          TO ACTIVITIES BEING AUTHORIZED ON CROWN LAND):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE ADVISED THAT 
          THE AREA IS USED FOR PRACTISING THEIR TREATY RIGHTS:
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - PROPHET RIVER FIRST NATION
          - DENE THA' FIRST NATION
          ACCESS, EXPLORATION AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY 
          APPLY TO PROTECT ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS IDENTIFIED 
          IN THE AREA BY ONE OR MORE FIRST NATIONS. THESE 
          INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
          - TRADITIONAL USE
          - HUNTING
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN HORN RIVER, MONTNEY OR 
          CORDOVA EMBAYMENT BOUNDARIES IN WHICH SHALE GAS 
          RECOVERY AND TECHNOLOGY IS ANTICIPATED; PARTICIPATION 
          IN A WATER OR ACCESS PLANNING PROCESS WITH OTHER 
          TENURE HOLDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE 
          ACTIVITIES, EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - FOREST ACT TENURE(S)
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    4  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1609026

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  66069   TRACT  1                                                      261
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 18 W6M SEC 10

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) HAS/HAVE REQUESTED EARLY 
          ENGAGEMENT, PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE 
          OIL AND GAS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE PROPONENT WITH 
          THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS FIRST NATION(S) INTERESTS 
          (ASSESSMENTS; MONITORING STUDIES; AND MITIGATION, 
          MANAGEMENT AND/OR RECLAMATION PLANS MAY BE REQUESTED):
          - DOIG RIVER FIRST NATION
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          - UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
          PARCEL IS LOCATED NEAR A RESERVE OF THE DOIG RIVER 
          FIRST NATION.
          ACCESS AND CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. PRIOR 
          TO ON-THE-GROUND ACTIVITY, CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE 
          PROVINCIAL MINISTRY FOR APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT AND 
          PROTECTION MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE AND 
          ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING (NOT LIMITED TO):
          - BLUE OR RED LISTED SPECIES
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 


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----------------

PARCEL    LEGAL DESCRIPTION                                            HA  
-------   -------------------------------------------------------    ------

          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          RECORDED AND POTENTIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES EXIST; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1607009

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  66070   TRACT  1                                                      261
          --------
          TWP 087 RGE 19 W6M SEC 7

          INC : PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

          ALL ZONES

          PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN TREATY 8 AREA AND WAS REFERRED 
          TO THE FOLLOWING FIRST NATION(S) FOR REVIEW AND 
          COMMENT (NOTE THAT SUBSEQUENT CONSULTATION WITH FIRST 
          NATIONS, NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED 
          BELOW, MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES BEING 
          AUTHORIZED):
          - BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS
          CONCERNS AND ISSUES IN THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY ONE OR 
          MORE FIRST NATIONS INCLUDE:
          - CUMULATIVE EFFECTS
          PARCEL WITHIN OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL 
          LAND RESERVE; RESTORATION OF SURFACE SOIL ON DISTURBED 
          AREAS REQUIRED. PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED TO PREVENT THE 
          INTRODUCTION OR SPREAD OF WEEDS AND PLANT DISEASES.
          POTENTIAL FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES EXISTS; 
          ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

          TERM           :    3  YEARS
          FEES           :     $500.00
          RENT PER HA    :       $3.50

          NO FURTHER TRACTS                      REF.NO. 1607011

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                                   PAGE    32



                       Parcels Offered and Hectares Summary


                                   No. Offered         Hectares
                                   -----------         --------

            Permits                          0                0
            Drilling Licences               19            22330
            Leases                           0                0

            Grand Total                     19            22330














































