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Commitments and Contingencies - Rehabilitation Loan Commitments (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Rehabilitation Loan Commitments |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Other commitment | $ 285.8

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- Definition Minimum amount of other commitment not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Excludes commitments explicitly modeled in the taxonomy, including but not limited to, long-term and short-term purchase commitments, recorded and unrecorded purchase obligations, supply commitments, registration payment arrangements, leases, debt, product warranties, guarantees, environmental remediation obligations, and pensions. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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Period Type: | duration

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