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Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Payment to a settlement class |  | $ 3.0
Loss contingency, judgement value | $ 23.2 |
Attorneys fees costs and interest amount | $ 14.4 |
Estimate of possible loss |  | 21.3
Estimated construction existing active capital projects cost |  | 45.6
Cost already spent on existing active capital projects |  | 22.7
Remaining capital required for existing active capital projects |  | $ 22.9

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