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Thirty-nine EPD convictions in September
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     Thirty-nine convictions were recorded last month (September) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two were under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance, sixteen were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, nine were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and four were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in September was $100,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment otherwise than in accordance with permit conditions.

Ends/Thursday, October 18, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:01

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