Fourteen EPD convictions in December
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Fourteen convictions were recorded last month (December) 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, three under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in December was $10,000, assessed in two convictions respectively against a company that carried out prescribed construction work in a designated area without a valid construction noise permit and also used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.
Ends/Friday, January 13, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:17
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