Forty-five EPD convictions in January

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Forty-five EPD convictions in January

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

Eleven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 19 were under the Noise Control Ordinance, 13 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and two were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in January was $30,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment otherwise than in accordance with permit conditions.

Ends/Tuesday, February 19, 2013