EPD convictions in April
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Seventy convictions were recorded in April 2016 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
Six of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 57 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in April was $29,400, assessed against a company that installed or altered furnaces/chimneys without authorisation.
Ends/Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:01
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