Twenty-eight EPD convictions in October

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Twenty-eight EPD convictions in October

Twenty-eight convictions were recorded last month (October) for breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.
 
Four of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, ten under the Noise Control Ordinance and 14 under the Waste Disposal Ordinance.
 
The heaviest fine in October was $30,000, assessed against a company that carried out prescribed construction work in designated area without valid construction noise permit.
 
Ends/Monday, November 12, 2012