Twenty-five pollution convictions in January

Twenty-five pollution convictions in January
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     Twenty-five convictions were recorded last month (January) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Twelve of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 11 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in January was $24,000, assessed against a transport company that importing controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:51

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