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Deferred Charges and Credits (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum
Schedule of Deferred Charges and Credits [Line Items]
Deferred charges and credits amortization, period	6 years
Maximum
Schedule of Deferred Charges and Credits [Line Items]
Deferred charges and credits amortization, period	15 years

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