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

     Three of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 10 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, nine were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in August was $30,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment otherwise than in accordance with permit conditions.

Ends/Monday, September 16, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:01

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