2006Noise EISHealth Canada Technical Review WHO Community Noise Guidelines threshold for bedrooms is 30 dBA Leq

Predicted ambient noise levels outside the living quarters are 60 – 65 dBA Leq

2006Noise EISHealth Canada Technical Review

Attenuation effect of the structure would be 35 – 40 dBA The WHO Guidelines for the living quarters are achievable

2006Noise EISHealth Canada Technical Review

Establishment of summer camps adjacent to the mine site Cumberland Resources will advise to locate camps beyond 2 km zone from the noise sources Number of flights will be limited to maximum two flights per week

2006Noise EISNunavut Impact Review Board Technical Review

Cumberland Resources is committed to performed at least 2 days of sound level monitoring per year

General noise mitigation measures implemented by mining industry have been presented in Air Quality & Noise Management report

Detailed noise mitigation designs (earth berms, screens) will be developed when final selection of mine and plant equipment will take place