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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Narrative (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior secured leverage ratio maximum	2
Consolidated coverage ratio minimum	2

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Minimum consolidated coverage ratio to permit the declaration and payment of dividends under senior note indenture.

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Max senior secured leverage ratio to permit restricted payments under credit agreement.

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