Thirty-five EPD convictions in March

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Thirty-five EPD convictions in March
 
Thirty-five convictions convictions were recorded last month (March) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Six of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, 10 under the Noise Control Ordinance, 14 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in March was $15,000, assessed against a company that carried out prescribed construction work in designated area without valid construction noise permit. 


Ends/Tuesday, April 17, 2012