17-802: EPD may refer to: Government and politics [ edit ] Environmental Protection Department , of the Government of Hong Kong Erie Police Department , Pennsylvania European Partnership for Democracy , an organization promoting democracy outside the European Union European Progressive Democrats , a defunct political group in the European Parliament Evansville Police Department (Indiana) Science and medicine [ edit ] Enzyme potentiated desensitization Etch pit density ,
34-592: A leading component of smog. It began regular monitoring of PM2.5 levels, which measure 2.5 micrometres in diameter or less, at three stations since 2005, but the data were never publicised. The department also works with local organisations for advocacy work, including with the Geography Society of PLK Vicwood KT Chong Sixth Form College between 2008 and 2009. Magistrates%27 Court (Hong Kong) Magistrates' courts in Hong Kong have criminal jurisdiction over
51-663: A measure for the quality of semiconductor wafers Erythrose-4-phosphate dehydrogenase Eukaryotic Promoter Database European Pollen Database , a biological database Expected progeny difference Technology and industry [ edit ] Environmental product declaration Electronic paper display Electrophoretic deposition Electrophoretic display Equipment protective device Electronic personal dosimeter Enterprise Products Other uses [ edit ] English Pronouncing Dictionary , by Daniel Jones, first published 1917 Enterprise Products , an American pipeline company EPD Tour ,
68-587: A professional golf tour based in Germany Epsom Downs railway station , in England Extended Position Description , a chess notation Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development , an internal division of the video game company Nintendo Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title EPD . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
85-553: A wide range of offenses, and in general these offenses must only constitute two years' imprisonment or a fine of HK$ 100,000; in certain circumstances, sentences of three years may be imposed. All criminal proceedings must begin in the magistrates' courts; the Secretary for Justice may transfer cases to either the District Court or the Court of First Instance depending on the seriousness of
102-535: Is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong .The EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conservation ; enforcing environmental legislation; monitoring environmental quality; providing collection, transfer, treatment and disposal facilities for many types of waste; advising on the environmental implications of town planning and new policies; handling pollution complaints and incidents; and raising awareness and support in
119-493: Is a full-time magistrate, and is assigned to sit in one of the seven magistrates' courts. The Chief Justice appoints on a temporary basis a number of principal and permanent magistrates to sit as a Master in the High Court or to sit as a Deputy District Judge or Master in the District Court , Family Court or Lands Tribunal . The Chief Justice also appoints a number of permanent magistrates to sit as Presiding Officers in
136-479: Is assigned by the Chief Justice for such period and on such terms as the chief justice thinks fit. This makes additional manpower available to the magistrates' courts while also giving eligible persons experience on the bench, before the magistrate commits to a full-time posting or returns to private practice. The current permanent magistrates (as at 1 January 2023) are (ranked according to seniority): Since 2019,
153-543: The Environment Bureau reorganized into Environment and Ecology Bureau , the title "Permanent Secretary for the Environment" has changed to "Permanent Secretary for the Environment and Ecology". Air quality monitoring by the department is reported by 13 general stations and three roadside stations. On 8 March 2012, the department started reporting data on fine suspended particulates in the air on an hourly basis, that are
170-536: The Labour Tribunal and Adjudicators in the Small Claims Tribunal . A special magistrate is also a full-time magistrate, but is assigned to deal with various kinds of departmental summons including minor offenses such as traffic contraventions. Their sentencing power is limited to a maximum fine of HK$ 50,000 or as specified in their warrants of appointment. A deputy magistrate or deputy special magistrate
187-613: The community for environmental initiatives. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) was created in 1986 to co-ordinate and carry out pollution prevention and control activities. Staff and resources from six government departments were deployed to the EPD. The EPD replaced the Environmental Protection Agency (which had been created in 1981 to replace the Environmental Protection Unit, created in 1977) as
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#1732851952873204-468: The crime. All judges and magistrates must have qualified as legal practitioners either in Hong Kong or in another common law jurisdiction and have had substantial professional experience. The Chief Magistrate is the court leader and is responsible for the overall administration of the magistrates' courts. A principal magistrate is in charge of one of the seven magistrates' courts. A permanent magistrate
221-766: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=EPD&oldid=1257510635 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Environmental Protection Department High Court District Court Magistrates' Court Special courts and tribunals: Chief Executive Elections Legislative elections District council elections Consular missions in Hong Kong Hong Kong–China relations Hong Kong–Taiwan relations Environmental Protection Department ( EPD )
238-412: The main government body charged with tackling pollution. Between 1986 and 31 March 2005 it functioned mainly as an executive department enforcing environmental laws and implementing environmental policies, the latter having been determined by the relevant policy bureau, most recently the then Environment, Transport and Works Bureau . On 1 April 2005, the environmental policy-making function carried out by
255-479: The remainder are administrative and support staff. As at October 2021, the post of Director of the department and Permanent Secretary for the Environment in the Environment Bureau is vacant. Until 17 January 2022, the government announced the appointment of Janice Tse, the former Director of Home Affairs, as the new Director of the department and Permanent Secretary for the Environment . In July 2022, as
272-463: The then Bureau was subsumed within the EPD, with the head of the Environment Branch of the policy bureau taking up the dual role of Permanent Secretary for the Environment and Director of Environmental Protection, placing the EPD in the position of both determining and implementing environmental policy. Subsequent to the re-organisation of government bureaux on 1 July 2007, a new Environment Bureau
289-399: Was formed to oversee the formulation and implementation of environmental policies. In a re-organisation from 1 July 2007, EPD adopted a structure based on three operational divisions, four policy divisions, a cross-boundary division, and a corporate affairs division. The department employs about 1,600 staff, about one-quarter of whom are professional staff, half are technical-grade staff and
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