EPD convictions in October
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Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two were under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, six were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 29 were under the Public Cleansing and Prevention of Nuisances Regulation and four were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
Two companies were involved in three different cases of failing to take measures to control air pollutant emissions, using powered mechanical equipment not in accordance with the conditions of a construction noise permit and carrying out prescribed construction works not in accordance with the conditions of a construction noise permit. A $10,000 fine, which was the heaviest fine in October, was imposed on the companies for each of their offences.
Ends/Friday, November 26, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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