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EPD convictions in July
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     Seventy-two convictions were recorded in July 2017 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).

     Thirteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 12 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, four were under the Product Eco-responsibility Ordinance, 41 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and two were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in July was $30,000, assessed against an engineering company for contravening the provisions of a licence.
 
Ends/Thursday, August 10, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:09
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