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Other Accounts Receivable Other Accounts Receivable- Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Receivables [Abstract] |
Other accounts receivable | $ 8.3

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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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