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Fifty-five
pollution convictions recorded in November
Fifty-five convictions
were recorded in November for breaches of anti-pollution legislation
enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
There were 19 convictions under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance,
17 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 10 under the Noise Control
Ordinance and nine under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in November was $50,000, assessed against a company
that used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction
noise permit.
Ends/Tuesday, December 16, 2003 |
