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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025
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, 2025 (in thousands):
Beginning balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 20,023 |
Expenditures | (209) |
Accretion of discount | 213 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 92 |
Ending balance at March 31, 2025 | 20,119 |
Less amounts reported in Accrued expenses | 4,193 |
Amounts reported in Other noncurrent liabilities | $ | 15,926 |

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