Thirty EPD convictions in December

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Thirty EPD convictions in December

Thirty convictions were recorded last month (December) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Eleven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Noise Control Ordinance and 12 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in December was $25,000. A company was fined $25,000 each for using powered mechanical equipment without valid construction noise permit and carrying out prescribed construction work in designated area without valid construction noise permit.

Ends/Thursday, January 10, 2013