Press
Release
60 pollution convictions in May 2004
Sixty convictions
were recorded last month (May) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation
enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Thirty-four of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control
Ordinance, 12 under the Noise Control Ordinance, 12 under the Waste
Disposal Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in May was $40,000, assessed against a company
that used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction
noise permit.
Ends/Tuesday, June 15, 2004
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