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Press
Release
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pollution convictions in January 2004
Thirty-nine convictions
were recorded in January 2004 for breaches of anti-pollution legislation
enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
There were 15
convictions under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 10 under
the Waste Disposal Ordinance, nine under the Water Pollution Control
Ordinance and five under the Noise Control Ordinance.
The heaviest
fine in January was $25,000, assessed against a company that contravened
the provisions of a licence.
Ends/Tuesday,
February 17, 2004
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