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Income Taxes - Components of Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Footnote) (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 1,260.0
Disallowed finance costs | $ 36.4

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