N.H. Admin. Code Env, Env-Wq, ch. Env-Wq 1900, app B
RSA 483:4:
VIII. "Designated river" means that portion of a perennial river which has been specifically designated by the general court pursuant to RSA 483:15.
XI. "Instream public uses" means those uses which comprise the state's interests in surface waters including, but not limited to: navigation; recreation; fishing; storage; conservation; maintenance and enhancement of aquatic and fish life; fish and wildlife habitat; wildlife; the protection of water quality and public health; pollution abatement; aesthetic beauty; and hydroelectric energy production.
XVI. "Protected instream flow" means a stream flow pattern which is established to maintain water for present and future instream public uses.
N.H. Admin. Code Env, Env-Wq, ch. Env-Wq 1900, app B