Twenty-one EPD convictions in September
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Twenty-one convictions were recorded last month (September) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Five of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance, 13 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in September was $30,000, assessed against a company that installed furnaces without authorisation.
Ends/Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:01
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