District rules and application forms require that multiple copies of each application form must be submitted when application is made for a water use permit or environmental resource permit. The District is currently expanding its capability to accept permit applications electronically. To accommodate electronic application submittals in the most efficient manner, submittal of only one copy of the completed application form is necessary, as electronic submittals can be shared among all reviewing staff. The proposed rule provides that when applications are submitted electronically, only one copy of the submittal is required.