Thirty-seven EPD convictions in June

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

     Twelve of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 13 were under the Noise Control Ordinance and 12 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in June was $30,000, assessed against a company that carried out prescribed construction work in a designated area without a valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:01

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