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

     Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, eight were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, one was under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, eight were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and two were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in June was $50,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Monday, July 18, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:02

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