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Rule 11(a). Identifying source name. The source name will be identified using information in the claim along with other data gathered by the department. Source names for all claims on a particular source will be made consistent. (1) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps will serve to substantiate the claimed source name. (2) If the source or source name cannot be substantiated on the USGS maps, the department will review Water Resources Survey (WRS) maps, other published maps, or other available information to substantiate the claimed source name. In addition the claimant may be contacted pursuant to Rule 44, W.R.C.E.R. Rule 11(b). Identifying and reviewing multiple sources. When more than one source is indicated in a claim, the multiple 29 sources will be identified according to this rule. The claimant may be contacted pursuant to Rule 44, W.R.C.E.R. When it appears that more than one water right is claimed, the claim will be sent to the water court requesting a review for possible implied claims pursuant to Rule 35, W.R.C.E.R. Rule 11(c). Changing claimed source. The department, as a result of its examination, may revise the claimed source name using the following standard descriptions to identify the same sources consistently: (1) streams, lakes, reservoirs, and named springs shall be standardized using, in order of preference, USGS topographic map, WRS map, or other published maps; (2) the most common colloquial name will serve to identify the source when not in conflict with the USGS or WRS maps; (3) unnamed springs flowing into a named hydrological feature shall be named "Spring Unnamed Tributary of ________”; (4) named wells and unnamed wells shall be named "Well"; (5) unnamed streams, lakes, and reservoirs flowing into a named hydrological feature shall be named "Unnamed Tributary of ____________”; and (6) other standard descriptions which accurately and consistently describe the source. Rule 11(d). Summary report. In the summary report to the water court, the department shall provide on each abstract the following data and facts concerning the source: 30 (1) the claimed source name or the standardized source name as identified by the department; (2) identification of the source type (surface water or groundwater); (3) identification of unique aspects or features of the source; (4) a notation of changes made during the department's examination; and (5) remarks concerning unresolved issues or questions about the claimed source.