Thirty-five pollution convictions in July
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Thirty-five convictions were recorded last month (July) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Twenty-two of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in July was $40,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Issued at HKT 14:01
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