N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 17-1407: Priority nonpoint source pollution

§ 17-1407. Priority nonpoint source pollution.

From the inventory developed pursuant to section 17-1405 of this title

the commissioner, after consultation with the state soil and water

conservation committee, shall develop a prioritized list of water

bodies, management of which will reduce and control nonpoint source

pollution and improve water quality. In developing such list,

consideration shall be given to the existing water quality of the water

body, the best usage of the water body pursuant to section 17-0301 of

this article and its potential for improvement.