Thirty-three pollution convictions in February

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Thirty-three pollution convictions in February

Thirty-three convictions were recorded last month (February) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department. 

Eighteen of the convictions were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, seven under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance. Among other cases, three of them were under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in February was $38,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Friday, March 19, 2010