Twenty-nine EPD convictions in September

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Twenty-nine EPD convictions in September

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

Ten of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, one under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, six under the Noise Control Ordinance, and 12 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in September was $20,000, assessed against a company that imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, October 18, 2011