The proposed changes to rules within this chapter are to: (1) correct and update statutory cross-references that have been changed since the current rule was promulgated in 2001; (2) improve clarity and consistency of language and definitions; (3) remove or revise obsolete provisions and cross-references; and (4) respond to requests for revisions received from stakeholders and from other governmental entities. The anticipated effects include the relaxation of certain reporting requirements and other reductions to the regulatory burden on permittees where possible. Other anticipated effects include the provision to applicants of greater flexibility in the size of and messages displayed on waterway regulatory and information markers.