Definition(s)
Mitigation
The ongoing and sustained action to reduce the probability of, or lessen the impact of, an adverse incident.
Source: API RP 781 Security Plan Methodology for the Oil and Natural Gas Industries.1st Ed. September 2016. Global Standards
Mitigation
The application of one or more measures to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted occurrence and/or lessen its consequences.
Extended Definition: Implementing appropriate risk-reduction controls based on risk management priorities and analysis of alternatives.
Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon, CNSSI 4009, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4.
Source: NICCS™ Portal Cybersecurity Lexicon, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary) as of 11 November 2015, Global Standards
Mitigation
Ongoing and sustained action to reduce the probability of, or lessen the impact of, an adverse incident.
Source:API STANDARD 780, Security Risk Assessment Methodology for the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, First Edition, May 2013. Global Standards
Mitigation
To establish measures that limit the negative impact of undesirable events.
Source: API Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Mitigation
MITIGATION with respect to wildlife resources shall mean measures that compensate for adverse impacts to such resources, including, as appropriate, habitat enhancement, on-site habitat mitigation, off-site habitat mitigation, or mitigation banking.
Source: Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Practice and Procedure, Code of Colorado Regulations, 2 CCR 404-1, February 2013. Regulations
Mitigation
A barrier which limits consequences, generally by limiting escalation, but which does not prevent the initial event.
Source: OGP Report No. 456, Process Safety – Recommended Practice on Key Performance Indicators, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, November 2011. Global Standards
Mitigation
Limitation of the undesirable effects of a particular event.
Other Related Terms and Definitions:
ISO-17776 – Limitation of the undesirable effects of a particular event.
IADC HSE Case Guidelines Issue 02 – Means taken to minimize the consequences of a incident that has occurred.
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Appendix 2 to Health, Safety and Environment Case Guidelines for Offshore Drilling Contractors, Issue 3.3.2, February 2010. IADC Guidelines
Mitigation
Ongoing and sustained action to reduce the probability of, or lessen the impact of, an adverse incident.
Extended Definition: actions may be implemented prior to, during, or after an incident occurrence.
Sample Usage: Through the use of mitigation measures, the impact of the tsunami on the local population was greatly reduced.
Annotation: Mitigation measures may include zoning and building codes, floodplain buyouts, and analysis of hazard-related data to determine where it is safe to build or locate temporary facilities. Mitigation can include efforts to educate governments, businesses, and the public on measures they can take to reduce loss and injury. Technical measures can include the development of technologies that result in mitigation and can be used to support mitigation strategy.
Source: DHS Risk Lexicon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010 Edition. September 2010 Regulatory Guidance
Mitigation
A barrier whose role is to limit consequences, generally by limiting escalation, but which does not prevent the initial event.
Source: OGP Report No. 415, Asset integrity – the key to managing major incident risks, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, December 2008. Global Standards
Mitigation
Mitigation actions are defined as modifications or operational procedures that reduce loads, increase capacities, or reduce exposure.
Source: API RP 2FB, Recommended Practice for the Design of Offshore Facilities Against Fire and Blast Loading, First Edition, April 2006. Global Standards
Mitigation
“Mitigation” means, in respect of a project, the elimination, reduction or control of the adverse environmental effects of the project, and includes restitution for any damage to the environment caused by such effects through replacement, restoration, compensation or any other means; mesures d’atténuation.
Source: Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 1992, c. 37, Canada, as consolidated November 2003. Legislation
Mitigation
Limitation of the undesirable effects of a particular event.
Source: ISO 15544:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Requirements and guidelines for emergency. Global Standards
Source: ISO 17776:2000, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Offshore production installations – Guidelines on tools and techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment. Global Standards