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Cash Flow Information - Non-cash Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] |  |
Increase (decrease) in accrual for capital expenditures | $ 1.0 | $ (3.6)
Operating leases, initial recognition | 3.4 | 18.2
Operating leases, modifications and remeasurements | 10.0 | (9.5)
Finance leases, initial recognition | 13.8 | 14.0
Finance leases, modifications and remeasurements | $ 31.8 | $ 8.2

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