New York Consolidated Laws, Environmental Conservation Law - ENV § 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.