Press Release
38 pollution convictions in July 2004
Thirty-eight convictions were recorded last month (July) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Nineteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 10 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, five under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and four under the Noise Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in July was $60,000, assessed against a company that carried out prescribed construction works without a valid construction noise permit.
Ends/Tuesday, August 17, 2004 |
