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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Sites Identified | 338
Sites Subject of Actions Taken by US Government | 32
Sites on Superfund National Priorities List | 20
Personal Injury [Member] |
Recorded Liability Related to Asserted Claims | 94.00%
Recorded Liability Related to Unasserted Claims | 6.00%
Personal Injury [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss | $ 393
Personal Injury [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss | $ 503

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