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Commitments and Contingencies - WEG v. OSM NEPA Lawsuit (Details) - Public Service Company of New Mexico - WEG v OSM Lawsuit | Feb. 28, 2013 state mine lawsuit
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of mines affected | mine | 7
Number of states | state | 4
Number of claims filed for relief (in lawsuits) | 15
San Juan Generating Station |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of claims filed for relief (in lawsuits) | 2

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