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Press Release
21 pollution convictions in January
Twenty-one convictions were recorded last month (January) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Fifteen of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, two under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, three under the Noise Control Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in January was $20,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment otherwise than in accordance with permit conditions.
Ends/Tuesday, February 22, 2005
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