(a) A person desiring a permit may apply to the commission.
(b) The application must be in writing and must describe the area in which authorization to operate is sought.
(c) The commission shall prescribe a single application form for an individual or general permit. The form must require individual and general permit applicants to provide the same information, including information regarding:
(1) the publication of notice in:
(A) the daily or weekly newspaper with the greatest circulation in the county or counties affected by the issuance of the permit for three consecutive days, if daily; and
(B) one newspaper published for the community closest to the proposed area of disturbance, if any;
(2) proof that notice was sent by certified mail to alongshore property owners of property one river mile above and below the proposed area of disturbance described in the permit;
(3) a sedimentation impact assessment approved by the department; and
(4) any amendments to the permit, if the application is for the renewal of a permit.