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
The Government's latest yearbook Hong Kong 2021 went on sale today, while an online version is available for free.
The publication provides extensive accounts of government policies and activities as well as life and developments in the city.
The yearbook's cover features Hong Kong's medal winners at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The athletes' excellence during the year is also illustrated in a photo section titled Sporting Heroes.
The book’s 22 chapters cover Hong Kong's constitution, legal system, economy, health, innovation and technology, transport, environment, sport, culture and the arts, among other topics. It also contains more than 90 pictures that feature different facets of the city.
The price of Hong Kong 2021 is $340. Order the yearbook at the Government Bookstore or the Information Services Department website.
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