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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024
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, 2024 (in thousands):
Beginning balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 34,149 |
Expenditures | (678) |
Accretion of discount | 289 |
Liability releases | (1,924) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (285) |
Ending balance at March 31, 2024 | 31,551 |
Less amounts reported in Accrued expenses | 6,788 |
Amounts reported in Other noncurrent liabilities | $ | 24,763 |

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