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Having taken into account relevant environmental concerns and comments received, DEP will decide whether the EIA report should be approved and whether an environmental permit should be issued.
Project proponents may appeal against DEP's decision. The appeal will be heard by an Appeal Board whose chairman and vice-chairman will be appointed by the Governor.
The Bill also gives DEP power to investigate possible offences and, with the consent of the Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands, to order stoppage of works and implementation of remedial actions.
Offences under the legislation will be liable to a maximum fine of $5 million and imprisonment up to two years.
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One nomination received for DB by-election
One nomination was received today (Friday), the first day of the nomination period for the Tuen Mun District Board by-election in respect of Tin King constituency to be held on March 3.
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The candidate is Mr Lee Hung-sham, Lothar, a senior technical officer, aged
Mr Lee can be contacted on 2465 5140 (daytime) and pager 71139998-1002 or 9463 5353 (night-time.)
The nomination period will last until February 1.
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