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Target
Initiative
Air Quality
4.27
1989
Introduce legislative and administrative controls on
ozone layer protection.
4.14
1989/90
Declare air control zones to cover the remaining parts of Hong Kong.
4.21/22
1989-92
4.16
1990
4.18
1990
Noise
5.17
1989
5.14
1990
Develop a strategy for controls on new vehicles including the fitting of catalytic converters; the introduction of lead-free petrol; more effective control over smoke emissions from vehicles; measures aimed at reducing reliance on diesel engined vehicles.
Introduce regulations to prohibit generally the use of industrial fuel oil with a sulphur content greater than 0.5% by weight.
Introduce regulations to further reduce smoke emissions from chimney s.
Fully imp le ment the Noise Control Ordinance provisions coverning noise from domestic, commercial and
industrial premises, and construction noise, including daytime piling.
Commence second phase of programme providing insulation to schools badly affected by noise.
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