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(g) Nothing in this section is intended to apply to or affect city ordinances or policies related to the extension of wastewater facilities for developments in the subdivision platting process. (h) Nothing in this section is intended to abrogate or diminish in any manner the authority of the environmental health department to pursue any remedy for the correction of an imminent threat to health pertaining to the condition or maintenance of an on-site sewage system. Sec. 86.153. Duties and powers of the department. The department is the designated representative for the enforcement of this division within the city. The department has the following duties and powers: (1) To resolve any question regarding interpretation of the On-site Sewage Facility Rules. (2) To enforce the rules and to make appropriate recommendations to proper city officials when instances of noncompliance with the rules have been determined. (3) To make inspections of proposed, new and existing on-site sewage • facilities. (4) To collect fees set by the city council to recover the reasonable costs incurred in administering and enforcing the rules. (5) To make semi-annual reports to the TNRCC on all actions, including legal actions, taken concerning these rules. (6) To investigate nuisance complaints within 21 days of receipt and to resolve or make substantial progress toward resolving validated complaints within 30 calendar dates. (7) To perform all other duties necessary to meet the requirements of the rules. Persons aggrieved by an action or decision of the department may appeal the action or decision to the city council. Sec. 86.154. Permit required to install on-site sewage facility; fees. (a) It is unlawful for a person to cause or allow the installation of an on-site sewage facility without first obtaining a permit from the department. • 17