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Subsequent Event (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - 2015 Plan [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent	8.00%
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 3.5
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash	$ 1.0

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Amount expected to be recognized in earnings for the specified restructuring cost.

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