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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Activity in Recorded Environmental Liabilities | The following activity was recorded in environmental liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Beginning balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | 46,617 |
Expenditures | (728) |
Accretion of discount | 259 |
Additions and changes in estimates | 2,811 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (860) |
Ending balance at March 31, 2022 | 48,099 |
Less amounts reported in Accrued expenses | 9,925 |
Amounts reported in Other noncurrent liabilities | $ | 38,174 |

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