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Environmental Obligations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Environmental Remediation Obligations [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Environmental loss contingencies, net of expected recoveries, in excess of accrual |  |  |  | $ 170.0 |
Pocatello |  |  |  |  |
Environmental Exit Cost [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Payments for attorney fees and unpaid permit fees | $ 10.8 | $ 21.4 | $ 32.2 |  |
Expected aggregate undiscounted fees |  |  |  |  | $ 104.5
Charges to expense for new losses |  |  |  | $ 42.7 | $ 82.6
Discount |  | $ 8.9 | $ 8.9 |  |
Discount rate |  | 2.31% | 2.31% |  |

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