EPD convictions in December

Fifty-one convictions were recorded in December 2015 for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
 
Fourteen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, four were under the Noise Control Ordinance, one was under the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, 29 were under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, and three were under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
 
The heaviest fine in December was $45,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment otherwise than in accordance with permit conditions.
 
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