On March 19, 2025, the Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed in LegCo. The bill aims to combat unlicensed specified process operations and introduce a statutory closure notice mechanism.
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On March 19, 2025, the Air Pollution Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed in LegCo.
The bill seeks to combat unlicensed specified process ("SP") operations and implement a statutory closure notice ("CN") mechanism, empowering the air pollution control authority to lock or seal premises where unlicensed SP operations are conducted.
The bill also proposes to amend the scope of 'cement works' and the definition of 'premises' to regulate operations conducted on ships or barges, using criteria such as total bulk storage capacity, total installed capacity of concrete mixers, and total hourly concrete production rate.
Additionally, the bill aims to implement recommendations from the latest Air Quality Objectives ("AQOs") review, updating AQOs in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines.
A 36-month transitional period is provided for designated projects with environmental permits to adjust to the updated AQOs. The bill also seeks to streamline AQOs update procedures and corresponding transitional arrangements.
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