...The criteria detailed in this report apply to public finance obligations with maturities within 36 months. For obligations with maturities of between 12 and 36 months, Fitch Ratings can, on request, provide a long-term rating in addition to, or instead of, a short-term rating. The long- term rating would reflect the relevant criteria for the obligation, incorporating the considerations discussed in this report. Obligations that mature in 12 months or less are eligible only for a short-term rating. Short-term debt whose rating is directly linked to a third-party liquidity provider is evaluated using Fitch's "U.S. Municipal Structured Finance Criteria," dated February 2013, available on Fitch's website at www.fitchratings.com....
