Maryland Code, Environment § 9-277

(1) The environmental or public health impacts caused by existing circumstances;

(2) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing problem;

(3) Financial capacity of the applicant;

(4) The problem prevention aspects of a proposed project;

(5) Cost effectiveness of a proposed project;

(6) Provisions for monitoring and review;

(7) The contribution of the proposed project toward meeting State and local solid waste plans and goals; and

(8) Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under § 9-275(b)(3) of this subtitle.