Twenty EPD convictions in October
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Twenty convictions were recorded last month (October) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Three of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six under the Noise Control Ordinance, 10 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in October was $35,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Friday, November 11, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:16
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