N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 17-1403: Definitions

§ 17-1403. Definitions.

As used in this title:

1. "Best management practices" means methods, measures or practices

determined to be the most practical and effective in preventing or

reducing the impact of pollutants generated by nonpoint sources to a

level compatible with water quality standards established pursuant to

section 17-0301 of this article. Best management practices include, but

are not limited to, structural and nonstructural controls and operations

and maintenance procedures. Best management practices can be applied

before, during or after pollution producing activities to reduce or

eliminate the introduction of pollutants into receiving waters.

2. "Municipal corporation" means a county, city, town or village or an

entity designated to act on behalf of such.

3. "Nonpoint source" means any source of water pollution or pollutants

which is not a discrete conveyance or point source permitted pursuant to

title seven or eight of this article.

4. "Nonpoint source abatement and control program" means a program of

activities and projects for the abatement and reduction of nonpoint

source pollution through the implementation of best management

practices.

5. "District" means a county soil and water conservation district

created pursuant to section five of the soil and water conservation

districts law.