Seoul City Conducts Special Investigation on 100 Large Construction Sites Generating Particulate Dust

Inspection of Dust Control Measures Including Installation of Dust Screens and Proper Operation of Wheel Washing and Water Spraying Facilities
Strong Actions Such as Criminal Penalties for Violating Businesses Following Prior Notice Enforcement

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Civil Life Judicial Police Unit announced on the 7th that environmental specialist investigators will conduct intensive inspections on dust control at 100 construction sites, including redevelopment and reconstruction projects, until the end of March.

The Civil Life Judicial Police Unit will select 100 construction sites that emit a large amount of dust, such as building demolition, earthwork, and redevelopment and reconstruction sites, and deploy specialized investigators with environmental investigation experience to thoroughly inspect dust control measures.

Large construction sites are major sources of dust emissions, so dust control measures such as proper operation of wheel washing and water spraying facilities must be strictly implemented. Construction sites must install and properly operate facilities to suppress dust generation at each process, including stockpiling, loading and unloading, and transportation.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to take strong measures, including criminal charges, if violations are found during inspections of construction sites, as this special investigation on dust-emitting construction sites will be conducted after prior notice. Failure to report dust-emitting business operations or failure to install facilities to suppress dust emissions or take necessary measures will result in a fine of up to 3 million won.

Additionally, if dust emissions cause inconvenience in daily life, reports can be made through various methods such as apps and websites, and after review by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, rewards of up to 200 million won can be given.

Kang Ok-hyun, head of the Seoul Civil Life Judicial Police Unit, said, "We will focus on investigating dust control practices at large construction sites such as redevelopment and reconstruction projects in the Seoul area and do our best to improve air quality."

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