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Press
Release
49
convicted pollution cases in February
A total
of 49 convictions were recorded in February for breaching
anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection
Department.
Among
them, 15 were convictions made under the Air Pollution Control
Ordinance, 14 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 11 under
the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and nine under the Noise
Control Ordinance.
The heaviest
fine in February was $140,000.
A company
was fined $140,000 for using powered mechanical equipment
without a valid construction noise permit.
End/Tuesday,
March 19, 2002
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