The purpose of this rulemaking is to simplify the notice of receipt of application language for permit applications; to require foreign corporate entities to be registered to conduct business in Florida; to consolidate and streamline the variance and waiver process for water shortage orders and year-round conservation measures; to expand the waiver of application fees in certain instances; to clarify that local government fee reduction requests must be signed by authorized agents; to streamline the District’s water shortage variance and waiver petition form; to delete obsolete provisions regarding subscription fees; to reflect the District’s organizational structure; and to conform Chapter 40D-1 to Florida Statutes, District Rules, and FDEP Rules. The effect of this rulemaking will result in a more efficient and cost-effective permit application process and will improve rule clarity for applicants.