EPD convictions in February
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Twenty-two convictions were recorded in February 2015 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Nine of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, one was under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, nine were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and three were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in February was $65,200, assessed against a company that installed or altered furnaces or chimney without authorisation.
Ends/Friday, March 13, 2015
Issued at HKT 17:00
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