House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Adds additional language to proposed GS 1F-3(b) directing the clerk to also promptly open an appropriate court file, assign a file number, and collect the applicable filing fee pursuant to GS 7A-305(a)(2), when a party submits a foreign subpoena. Amends GS 1A-1(f)(2)d., Rule 45, by requiring specified motions be immediately placed on the calendar for a hearing within 20 days before the court in which the action is pending where the commission is to be issued (was, required the motion be placed on the next available calendar). Amends GS 1A-1(f)(3) by adding a new subsection directing the commission, in addition to any terms required by the foreign jurisdiction to initiate the process of obtaining discovery, to also attach a copy of any case management order, discovery order, local rule, or other rule or order establishing any discovery deadlines in the North Carolina action. Clarifies that the act is effective December 1, 2011, and applies to all cases then pending or filed on or after that date.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes all provisions of the first edition and replaces it with AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF DIRECT CROSS-CONNECTIONS BETWEEN RECLAIMED WATER AND POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS WHEN SUCH DIRECT CROSS-CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Provides for no direct cross-connections between the reclaimed water and potable water systems, unless such connections have been approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406 before the effective date of this act. Directs the Environmental Management Commission to adopt a rule to replace Design Criteria for Distribution Lines Rule 15A NCAC 02U .0403, as specified. Defines terms used in the act.

House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Adds additional language providing that the lease of certain buildings from the Department of Transportation to the Iredell County Sheriff is for $1 a year for 30 years. Makes a confirming change to the title.