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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - Environmental Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Gross Settlement with Insurance Provider for Environmental Matters | $ 34.0 |
Gain from Settlement with Insurers for Environmental Matters | 6.3 |
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Increase (Decrease) for Revision in Estimates | $ 0.1 | $ 2.7

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