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"Due to changes in weather, air pollution for a few days in a year can be so bad that some people may feel an immediate effect on their health."

"The API system is put in place to alert the community when these days occur or are about to occur." Mr Tse said.

The API forecast for the territory tomorrow (Thursday) is 80 for the urban area. 80 for the industrial area and 70 for the new development area.

Members of the public can check the API readings on Tel 2827 8541.

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Application deadline for running 17 GMB routes due on Monday

Operators who are interested in running the 17 new green minibus (GMB) routes in the territory are reminded to submit their applications on or before next Monday (January 8).

A spokesman for the Transport Department said today (Wednesday) that details of the new routes were gazetted on December 8, 1995,

Applications must be made on the application form entitled "Application for Passenger Service Licence in Respect of the Packages of Public Light Bus (Scheduled) Routes Gazetted in 1995" obtainable free of charge on request from the Transport Department Headquarters, its Kowloon and New Territories Regional Offices as well as its Hong Kong Licensing Office, Kwun Tong Licensing Office and Sha Tin Licensing Office.

Details of the new routes and guidance notes will be provided to assist applicants in completing the application form. Applicants are advised to read carefully the guidance notes in completing the application form.

"Completed application forms must be returned by registered post to the Transport Department Headquarters at 41st floor. Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Hong Kong on or before January 8, 1996. Applications by any other means or late applications will not be considered," the spokesman added.

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