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Commitments and Contingencies, Textuals (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013
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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Environmental accrual | $ 22.0
Expected period related to remediation expenditures for environmental contingencies | 30 years
Potential increase in environmental costs | $ 19.1
Expected period related to excess environmental costs over current accruals | 30 years
Time period within which Companys recorded estimate of its obligation may change | 12 months

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