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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Activity in Recorded Environmental Liabilities | We had the following activity in our recorded environmental liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance at December 31, 2016 | $ | 34,919 |
Expenditures | (303 | )
Accretion of discount | 183 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 640 |
Ending balance at March 31, 2017 | 35,439 |
Less amounts reported in Accrued expenses | 2,345 |
Amounts reported in Other noncurrent liabilities | $ | 33,094 |

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