ANNAPOLIS, M.D. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) submitted a comment letter to the Maryland Department of the Environment in response to a proposed rule that would impose burdensome reporting requirements on small businesses concerning the use of heating fuel. NFIB argues that this regulation creates significant reporting and cost burdens for small businesses in the state and urges the Department to withdraw the rule.

“Maryland small businesses do not need another superfluous recordkeeping requirement added to their plates,” said Mike O’Halloran, NFIB Maryland State Director. “Without dedicated compliance officers on staff, this additional paperwork becomes one more responsibility on the backs of every small business owner whose time would be better spent running their business.”

The NFIB Small Business Legal Center protects the rights of small business owners in the nation’s courts. NFIB is currently active in more than 40 cases in federal and state courts across the country and in the U.S. Supreme Court.