NC S1384

Removes the cap on total recovery by the state for damages to public resources and cleanup costs arising from oil or hazardous substance discharges, allowing unlimited liability.

Directs the Coastal Resources Commission to review the British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon oil spill, its environmental and economic effects on the Gulf Coast, and potential impacts to North Carolina if a similar spill affected its coastline.

Requires the Commission to adopt temporary and permanent rules mandating additional data and information for energy facility permits and federal consistency reviews, including blowout assessments, worst-case discharge volume calculations, spill response plans, and damage assessments to coastal resources.

Requires impact assessments for oil and gas exploration activities to include detailed discussion of worst-case discharge scenarios covering containment equipment, personnel requirements, job loss projections, and potential violations of water quality standards.

Appropriates $50,000 to the Coastal Resources Commission for fiscal year 2010-2011 to conduct the review and examination required by the act.