Twenty-five EPD convictions in August

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Twenty-five EPD convictions in August

Twenty-five convictions were recorded last month (August) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Six of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two under the Noise Control Ordinance, one under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, and 16 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in August was $35,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Monday, September 12, 2011