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Commitments And Contingencies (Summary Of Undiscounted Environmental Remediation Liability Classifications) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2016
Nov. 30, 2014
Feb. 29, 2016
Aug. 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2015
Feb. 28, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]            
Environmental remediation expense $ 13,000 $ 1,500 $ 13,000 $ 7,200    
Other current liabilities 1,296   1,296   $ 1,431 $ 1,222
Other noncurrent liabilities 18,650   18,650   6,100 6,475
Total environmental remediation liabilities $ 19,946   $ 19,946   $ 7,531 $ 7,697