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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

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Feb. 28, 2014

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Summary Of Undiscounted Environmental Remediation Liability Classifications

Environmental Remediation Liabilities
($ in thousands)		February 28,			February 28,			August 31,
Balance Sheet Classification		2014			2013			2013
Other current liabilities		$	1,346		$	2,244		$	1,740
Other noncurrent liabilities			5,200			5,200			5,200
Total environmental remediation liabilities		$	6,546		$	7,444		$	6,940

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