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24 pollution convictions in October 2004
Twenty-four
convictions
were recorded last month (October) for breaches of anti-pollution
legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Eight of the
convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, eight
under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Noise
Control Ordinance, three under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and
one under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance.
The heaviest
fine in October was $50,000, assessed against a company that contravened
the provisions of a licence.
Ends/Tuesday,
November 16, 2004 |
