The Hazardous Waste Section is a part of the North Carolina Division of Waste Management, which is governed by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The section ensures the management of hazardous waste materials in the state. It also oversees the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act used oil regulations. The Hazardous Waste Section operates a programs branch that offers regulatory and technical assistance services. Its programs branch operates a technical resource unit that reviews and implements financial assurance activities. The section s facility management branch issues operating and post-closure permits. The Hazardous Waste Section s compliance branch is responsible for the maintenance of storage and disposal facilities.