NC S812

Allows regional water supply systems to request the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to become a co-applicant for federal approvals needed to establish or expand water supply reservoirs or other water supply resources.

Establishes five conditions that must be met before DENR can serve as co-applicant, including property acquisition, implementation of conservation measures, infrastructure replacement plans, and a contractual agreement to pay DENR's expenses.

Requires regional water supply systems to enter into a contractual agreement with DENR to indemnify and hold harmless the Department and State from all liability, costs, and damages arising from the system's actions, negligence, or violations of federal approvals and related laws.

Indemnification obligations cover personal injury, property damage, fees, costs, penalties, fines, judgments, and other obligations resulting from the regional water supply system's conduct, whether negligent, intentional, or unlawful.