Continuity of operations

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-006417",
  "term": "Continuity of operations",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Continuity of Operations",
  "definition": "1. Continuity of Operations involves the activities associated with the identification of critical systems and processes, and the planning and preparation required to ensure that these systems and processes will be available in the event of a catastrophic event.\n\n2. The capability to continue to operate, or rapidly resume operations, in an emergency or threat of an emergency. Activities may include the activation of a crisis management headquarters at the national or regional level; the evacuation of work force personnel from their normal operating locations; the selection and occupation of a relocation site able to support the continuation of essential activities; and the provisioning of ADP, logistics, and telecommunications support by temporary use of nonstandard or alternate means.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "EPA BRM",
    "Records Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/continuity-of-operations/"
}