Forty-one pollution convictions in September

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Forty-one pollution convictions in September

Forty-one convictions were recorded last month (September) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Twenty-six of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Noise Control Ordinance, six under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance respectively.
 
The heaviest fine in September was $40,000, assessed against a company which used powered mechanical equipment without valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Tuesday, October 16, 2007