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Press
Release
45
convicted pollution cases in October
A total
of 45 convictions were recorded in October for breaching anti-pollution
legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Among
them, 18 were convictions made under the Noise Control Ordinance,
11 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, nine under the
Waste Disposal Ordinance, six under the Water Pollution Control
Ordinance, and one under the Dumping At Sea Ordinance.
The heaviest
fine in October was $100,000.
A company
was fined $100,000 for using powered mechanical equipment
without a valid construction noise permit.
End/Tuesday,
November 20, 2001
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