TNAG-0656-FCO40-805-Progress-reports-of-Environment-Branch-of-Government-of-Hong-1977 — Page 85

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CONFIDENTIAL

SUBJECT

PURPOSE

ENVIRONMENT BRANCH PROGRESS REPORT

1ST AUGUST 1976 TO 31ST. OCTOBER 1976

PROGRESS MADE & PRESENT POSITION

PART II IMPORTANT ISSUES

NEXT QUARTER TARGETS

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17. Noise Pollution

Sub-Committee of

EPCOM

(ENV 25/41/11)

18. Air Pollution

Sub-Committee of

EPCOM

(ENV 25/41/21)

(a) To keep a constant watch on

noise pollution;

(b) To advise the S. for E. on

measures to combat noise pollution.

(a) To keep a constant watch on

air pollution;

(b) To advise the S. for E. on measures to combat air pollution.

(a) At the 23rd meeting held on 14.9.76,

Members discussed the effect of aircraft noise on schools under the flight path and suggested a more systematic survey to study the problem.

(b) A month-long noise pollution mini-

campaign was launched on 24.9.76 to publicise the newly enacted legislation which places excessive noise emission from air-conditioners and ventilating systems under legislative control.

(a) At the meeting on 18.8.76, Members

discussed the Government's motor vehicle inspection facilities fof checking exhaust emissions.

(b) At the meeting on 22.10.76, Members discussed the publicity campaign to be held next year. The theme would be excessive smoke emission તે ticketable offence under the Fixed Penalty Scheme starting 1.11.76.

Based on EPCOM's recommendation, the Marine Department plans to control excessive smoke emission from local craft operating in H.K. waters. Members were told that the plan would be on trial for six months and an assessment made.

The next meeting will held on 4.11.76 to discuss bus noise and noise from industrial buildings in residential

areas.

The next meeting will be held on 1.12.76 to discuss :-

(a) the E.R.L.

consultation document on air pollution;

(b) Improvement to

Incinerators.

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