Forty-six EPD convictions in October
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Forty-six convictions were recorded last month (October) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Four of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 17 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 24 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one was under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in October was $60,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.
Ends/Thursday, November 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:00
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