Forty-three EPD convictions in May

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Forty-three EPD convictions in May

Forty-three convictions were recorded last month (May) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
Twenty-three of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Noise Control Ordinance, 10 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and three under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
 
The heaviest fine in May was $100,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment without valid construction noise permit.
 

Ends/Friday, June 14, 2013