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Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies - Capital Lease (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) lease
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Loss Contingency Information About Litigation Matters |
Contingent lease liability, number of domestic leases | lease | 49
Estimated maximum amount of undiscounted payments for contingent lease liabilities | $ 4.4
Capital lease related to Industrial Revenue Bonds |
Loss Contingency Information About Litigation Matters |
Investments in Industrial Revenue Bonds | $ 80.2
Investments in Industrial Revenue Bonds, percent owned | 100.00%

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