Thirty pollution convictions in March
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Thirty convictions were recorded last month (March) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the Noise Control Ordinance and 11 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance. Of the other cases, two were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and one under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in March was $30,000, assessed against a company that failed to comply with the requirements of a noise abatement notice.
Ends/Thursday, April 22, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:01
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