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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Additional Information Relating to Cash Flow Activities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Cash payments (refunds) for: |  |  |
Interest on long-term debt and other, net of capitalized interest | $ 42,184 | $ 35,719 | $ 34,274
Income taxes, net | (65) | (1,138) | (674)
Noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Incentive tax credit receivable associated with property, plant and equipment |  |  | 8,125
Supplies and accounts payable associated with additions of property, plant and equipment | 18,350 | 16,484 | 17,105
Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |
Noncash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Dividend accrued on Series E Redeemable Preferred | 30,729 | 26,840 | 23,443
Accretion of Series E Redeemable Preferred | $ 1,995 | $ 3,375 | $ 6,487

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