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Environmental Matters - Additional Information (Detail) - Environmental Restoration Costs | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
Maine |
Site Contingency [Line Items] |
Amortization period for environmental costs | 5 years
New Hampshire |
Site Contingency [Line Items] |
Amortization period for environmental costs | 7 years

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