The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to amend rule chapter language to clarify the filing date of documents; to ensure parties have correct contact information as to other parties; to reduce the costs to all parties by requiring documents be filed only once; to clarify when representative must be qualified; conform to present technology with respect to e-mail address; to clarify when a reply is permitted; to clarify when a motion to dismiss must be filed; to conform to statutory changes; to add uniformity to proceedings by requiring that intervention be by motion rather than petition, which provides the procedural framework attendant to motions; to reduce allegations required for intervention from those required for a petition which initiates the proceeding; to clarify applicable statutory sections; to provide for a procedure for obtaining official recognition; to establish a procedure for the use of interpreters and translators; and to delete obsolete requirement that court reporters be certified.