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Environmental Matters (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Oct. 31, 2021 facility
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Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract] |  |
Environmental proceedings, disclosure threshold | $ | $ 1 |
Number of facilities | facility |  | 2

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