9 pollution convictions in March
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    Nine convictions were recorded last month (March) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

     Six of the convictions were under the Noise Control Ordinance and three under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance.

     The heaviest fine in March was $75,000, assessed against a company that carried out notifiable works in breach of the Construction Dust Regulation.

Ends/Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:01

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