(1) An application for a permit shall be submitted to the department in a format to be developed by the department, except as provided in section 30307 with respect to a state wetland permit.

    (2) The department shall, upon request and without charge, provide a person a copy of all of the following:

    (a) A list that specifies in detail the information required to complete the permit application.

    (b) A blank permit application form.

    (c) In concise form, any instructions necessary to complete the application.

    (d) A complete, yet concise, explanation of the permit review process.

    (3) The department shall post the documents described in subsection (2) on its website.