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Release
37
pollution convictions recorded in June
Thirty-seven
convictions were recorded in June for breach of anti-pollution legislation
enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Among them, 21 were convictions under the Waste Disposal Ordinance,
11 under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Noise
Control Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine was $50,000, levied against a company that used
powered mechanical equipment not in accordance with the conditions
of a construction noise permit.
End/Tuesday, July 15, 2003
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