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Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) name
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Site Contingency, Names of Other Potentially Responsible Parties | name | 100
Litigation Settlement, Expense | $ 115
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum | 1,700
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued | 500
lower range of costs | 1,900
upper range of costs | 3,500
Payments for Environmental Liabilities | 6
EPA Investigation of Portland Harbor [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 1,200

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