"8VAC20- 80-10 N/A The section contains a list of definitions, which currently does not include “short term. A definition for “short term objectives” was added to the section. The intent of this change is to clarify terminology used throughout the chapter. The rationale behind the regulatory change is to conform with changes in Virginia Law, specifically Chapter 502, enactment clause 8. The likely impact of the new definition is that “short term objectives” as used throughout the chapter will now have a clear meaning."

My input is that perhaps to reduce or eliminate confusion, short-term usually refers to something like benchmarks. Longer term may refer to objectives. Truly Long-term, Annual, or by end of a year, may be goals. Not clearly defining time frames by more publicly accepted terminologies may create, not reduce clarity and confusion.