Forty-one convictions in June
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     Forty-one convictions were recorded last month (June) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Ten of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, eight under the Noise Control Ordinance, four under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, sixteen under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and one under the Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in June was $20,000, assessed against two companies that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:01

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