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Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Fair Value, Recurring [Member] |  |
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Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | $ (4) | $ (4)
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | (1) | (2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | (1) | (2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | (1) | (2)
Accrued liabilities, current | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | 0 |
Accrued liabilities, current | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 400 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure |  | (2)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 300 | $ 700

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