Twenty-eight pollution convictions in September
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     Twenty-eight convictions were recorded last month (September) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Twelve of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 9 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.  There were 5 cases under the Noise Control Ordinance and 2 under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.  

     The heaviest fine in September was $110,000, assessed against an engineering company which used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Friday, October 23, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:01

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