Press Release
59 pollution convictions in June 2004
Fifty-nine convictions were recorded last month (June) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
Twenty-nine of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, 15 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, 13 under the Noise Control Ordinance and two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in June was $40,000, assessed against a company that used powered mechanical equipment without a valid construction noise permit.
Ends/Tuesday, July 20, 2004
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