37Although compliance with the technical requirements concerning the quality, construction, maintenance and operation of a pipeline may be considered to be a necessary condition for a finding of diligence, that compliance is not, in itself, decisive. Sufficient diligence requires, in addition, continuous action aimed at identifying and assessing potential risks and the ability to take appropriate and effective steps in order to avoid them.
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