SECTION 285.11. General Requirements

(a) General Administrative Requirements for Authorized Agents. On-site sewage facility (OSSF) permitting, construction, and inspection requirements are in §285.3 of this title (relating to General Requirements).

(b) Fees. The OSSF permit and inspection fees will be set by the authorized agent. Additionally, a fee of $10 shall be assessed for each OSSF permit for the commission as required in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 367.

(c) Complaints. The authorized agent shall investigate all complaints within 30 days after receipt. After completing the investigation, the authorized agent shall take appropriate and timely action according to §285.71 of this title (relating to Authorized Agent Enforcement of OSSFs).

(d) Appeals. Appeals of an authorized agent's decision will be made through the appeal procedures stated in the authorized agent's order, ordinance, or resolution.

(e) Authorized Agents Reporting Requirements.

(1) The authorized agent shall notify the executive director, in writing, of any change of the designated representative within 30 days after the date of the change.

(2) Each authorized agent shall provide to the executive director an OSSF monthly activity report on the form provided by the executive director, within ten days after the end of the month.

Source Note: The provisions of this §285.11 adopted to be effective June 13, 2001, 26 TexReg 4115; amended to be effective August 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 6055