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Thirty-nine convictions were recorded last month (January) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, one under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, 10 under the Noise Control Ordinance, one under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, 17 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in January was $30,000, assessed against a company that caused to be used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit, and a company that caused another person to import controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Friday, February 24, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:09
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