31 pollution convictions in June

Press Release

31 pollution convictions in June

Thirty-one convictions were recorded last month (June) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Seventeen of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, three under the Noise Control Ordinance, two under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance, and two under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in June was $60,000, assessed against a company which imported controlled waste without a permit.

Ends/Tuesday, July 17, 2007