The Environmental Protection Department said it does not tolerate concrete batching plants operating without a licence and will make every effort to stop any illegal operations. The department made the statement in response to media reports yesterday of a concrete batching plant at 20 Tung Yuen Street in Yau Tong continuing to operate without holding a valid Specified Process Licence (SPL). The department has been closely monitoring the operation of two plants, both owned by China Concrete. The other plant is at 22 Tung Yuen Street in Yau Tong. Regarding the plant at 20 Tung Yuen Street, the Air Pollution Control Appeal Board dismissed an appeal lodged by China Concrete against the department’s refusal of its application for renewal of an SPL for the plant on November 22. Under the Air Pollution Control (Specified Processes) Regulations, the plant’s SPL ceased to be valid with immediate effect and the department issued a letter requesting that all works be halte
Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 should apply for a new smart identity card at a smart identity card replacement centre from September 20 to November 18, the Immigration Department announced today.
Bookings can be made online, on the department’s mobile application or by calling the 24-hour hotline at 2121 1234.
Applicants may take up to two disabled people and two family members or two friends aged 65 or above to replace their identity cards together.
Residents who are absent from Hong Kong during their call-up period can apply within 30 days of their return to the city.
Click here or call 2824 6111 for details.
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