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Thirty-five convictions were recorded in June 2015 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
Twelve of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, two were under the Dumping at Sea Ordinance, three were under the Noise Control Ordinance, six were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and 12 were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in June was $20,000 on each count for the two offences assessed against a company that commenced asbestos work without proper notification, and carried out asbestos work without appointment of a registered contractor, or the contractor failed to discharge his duties; and another fine of $20,000 assessed against a company that discharged waste or polluting matter into the water control zone.
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