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

     Seven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, eight under the Noise Control Ordinance, nine under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and four under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in September was $30,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:42

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