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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Services Agreement advance written notice period for termination | 30 days |
Expenses related to Services Agreement | $ 1.4 | $ 0.3

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- Definition Related Party Transaction Agreement Prior Written Notice Period For Termination Of Agreement + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Amount of selling, general and administrative expenses resulting from transactions, excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements, with related party. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
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