including quarrying. The relevant air pollution control authority has a power to issue an air pollution abatement notice if it is satisfied that the emission of air pollutants from a polluting process is causing or contributing to air pollution which exists or which is imminent. Any person being served with such air pollution abatement notice has to improve the ?polluting process? to the satisfaction of the relevant authority. 3. Noise Control Ordinance (Cap. 400)The Noise Control Ordinance was enacted in 1988. It is a key piece of legislation which regulates the noise generated by construction

including quarrying. The relevant air pollution control authority has a power to issue an air pollution abatement notice if it is satisfied that the emission of air pollutants from a polluting process is causing or contributing to air pollution which exists or which is imminent. Any person being served with such air pollution abatement notice has to improve the ?polluting process? to the satisfaction of the relevant authority.

3. Noise Control Ordinance (Cap. 400)
The Noise Control Ordinance was enacted in 1988. It is a key piece of legislation which regulates the noise generated by construction

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the time when powered mechanical equipment may be used and time in which specified construction work may be carried out.

The above legislation has sought to impose control and benchmarks to curb pollution and protect the environment. The charging scheme imposed on the waste producers reinforces the principle of ?the polluters pay? and hopefully will encourage a reduction of the amount of waste generated.

Achieving mutual prosperity
Quarrying is an inherently disruptive activity. Its impact on the environment