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

     Twelve of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 10 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.  

     The heaviest fine in February was $60,000, assessed against a transport company that importing controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Thursday, March 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:41

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