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Commitments and Contingencies, textual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 09, 2020	Feb. 28, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Insurance Coverage For Pollution			$ 1,000,000
Security bond placed	$ 1,750
Loss contingency damages sought value		$ 2,000
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies			$ 958	$ 958

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Total costs accrued as of the balance sheet date for environmental loss contingencies.

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The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter.

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Maximum coverage per malpractice claim provided by the insurance arrangement.

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