Press Releases 2000

 

 
Date Press Release - Topical issues
31.12.2000
29.12.2000 EPD launches testing guideline for degradable products
26.12.2000 Chassis dynamometer test for heavy vehicles
18.12.2000 Strict requirements for landfill contractors
8.12.2000 Partnership formed to protect environment
8.12.2000 Proposed sewerage system in Yuen Long South gazetted
8.12.2000 Tai Po village sewerage project gazetted
4.12.2000 Adequate supporting facilities for LPG taxis
30.11.2000 First Environmental Performance Report of EPD released
13.11.2000 Lantau road link EIA report fails to meet requirements
7.11.2000 Proposed works to improve water quality of Shing Mun River
23.10.2000 International conference on waste management in Asian cities
22.10.2000 Papers presented at vehicle emission workshop available on Internet
16.10.2000 Lok Ma Chau spur line EIA report rejected
4.10.2000 No new loading permit for CT9 contractor
3.10.2000 EPD's Waste Facilities Business Unit meets ISO 14001 standard
22.9.2000 Information received from CT9 contractor on mud disposal
20.9.2000 Elderly Environmental Protection Ambassadors Scheme
20.9.2000 EPD advises drivers not to use fuel with unknown contents
19.9.2000 EPD seeks information from CT9 contractor on dredged mud disposal
15.9.2000 Grant for installing particulate traps to reduce air pollution
12.9.2000 Claims by Greenpeace about EPD untrue
8.9.2000 EPD meets Greenpeace to discuss dredged mud at CT9 site
5.9.2000 Disposal of dredged sediment must comply with the law
5.9.2000 Annual report of Environmental Protection Department published
4.9.2000 Dumping of mud by CT9 project in compliance with law
25.8.2000 Proposed sewerage works in North District gazetted
18.8.2000 Retrofitting particulate traps to pre-Euro diesel light vehicles
28.7.2000 ULSD available in Hong Kong
17.7.2000 All comments on Lok Ma Chau Spur Line EIA will be considered
30.6.2000 Strong support in taxi trade for LPG taxis
16.6.2000 Canada-Hong Kong Environmental Impact Assessment Workshop held in Hong Kong
12.6.2000 EIA report on Lok Ma Chau Spur Line exhibited
6.6.2000 Public submissions on Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme to close on June 10
3.6.2000 Trial of alternative fuel light buses launched
2.6.2000 Tenders invited for supplying and installing particulate traps
30.5.2000 Web-based environmental impact assessment system to increase transparency
28.5.2000 Public hearing on Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme held to collect views
26.5.2000 Proposed sewerage works in Yuen Long gazetted
26.5.2000 Public is welcome to attend hearing on Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme
24.5.2000 Experts to review Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme
21.5.2000 New site awarded to help waste recycling industry
16.5.2000 Greenpeace's figures on waste recovery incorrect
12.5.2000 EPD commissions study on livestock waste management
2.5.2000 Experts visit Hong Kong to explain dioxin issue
17.4.2000 Hong Kong's dioxin levels pose no health threat
10.4.2000 Fleet managers sought for alternative-fuelled light buses trial scheme
31.3.2000 Beach water quality continues to improve
24.3.2000 Government and Greenpeace share concerns on environmental issues
23.3.2000 Service at refuse transfer station partially disrupted by Greenpeace's protest
22.3.2000 Hong Kong coastal sediments not so polluted as reported
20.3.2000 EPD meets Greenpeace on clinical waste treatment
13.3.2000 Disneyland environmental impact assessment reports exhibited
1.3.2000 EPD controls pollution through vigorous enforcement
21.2.2000 No further impact detected after styrene spillage
6.2.2000 Styrene spillage unlikely to cause further environmental impact
1.2.2000 EPD commissions study on waste disposal facilities
31.1.2000 EPD holds conferences to enhance productivity
25.1.2000 Record fine for violating Noise Control Ordinance
11.1.2000 Booklet on control of cooking fume emission published
7.1.2000 HKSAR and Mainland sign MOU on control of waste shipments
 
Date Press Release - Grading of beach water quality
17.11.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
10.11.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
3.11.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
27.10.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
20.10.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
13.10.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
5.10.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
29.9.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
22.9.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
15.9.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
8.9.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
1.9.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
25.8.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
18.8.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
11.8.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
4.8.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
28.7.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
21.7.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
14.7.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
7.7.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
30.6.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
23.6.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
16.6.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
9.6.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
2.6.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
26.5.2000 Grading of beach water quality released
 
Date Press Release - Prosecution statistics
19.12.2000 Prosecution Statistics in November
21.11.2000 Prosecution Statistics in October
17.10.2000 Prosecution Statistics in September
19.9.2000 Prosecution Statistics in August
15.8.2000 Prosecution Statistics in July
18.7.2000 Prosecution Statistics in June
20.6.2000 Prosecution Statistics in May
16.5.2000 Prosecution Statistics in April
19.4.2000 Prosecution Statistics in March
21.3.2000 Prosecution Statistics in February
22.2.2000 Prosecution Statistics in January
18.1.2000 Prosecution Statistics in December
 
Date Press Release - List of environmental impact assessment studies
20.10.2000 List of environmental impact assessment reports released
13.7.2000
 
 
 
 
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