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

     Nine of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, 11 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in July was $30,000, assessed against a company that imported ozone depleting substances without a licence.

Ends/Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:01

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