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Plan Information (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares
Incentive Compensation Plan Initiation Year | 2014
Number of shares initially available for grant | 28.8
Maximum shares participants are eligible to receive | 2.0
Cash Award performance vesting condition | range from 0% to 300% of the target amount
Maximum Cash Award Per Employee | $ | $ 10.0
Number of years stock options expire from grant date | 10 years
Fair Value of shares on grant date is amortized over vesting period, years | 3 years
Minimum [Member] |
Stock options exercisable period | 2 years
Maximum [Member] |
Stock options exercisable period | 4 years

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