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Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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May 02, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2022
EPA Case Involving a Housing Redevelopment Project in Newark, New Jersey [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Percentage of Plaintiff's Costs for Which Reimbursement is Demanded | 100.00% |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 2.7 |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party |  | $ 1.5 |
Litigation Settlement, Expense |  | $ 0.8 |
Great Notch Condominium Claims[Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  |  | $ 119.5
Spill Fund Lawsuit [Member] |  |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value |  |  | $ 5.3

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